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A man armed with a rifle has been shot by Queensland Police after a confrontation with officers on Friday night. 
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Chloe Maher

Man shot by police after rifle confrontation at property

A man armed with a rifle has been shot by police after a confrontation with officers on Friday night. 

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Man shot by police after rifle confrontation at property

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