A Queensland man has been shot by police after he allegedly shot at officers during a pursuit.
Polair started tracking an allegedly stolen Suzuki Vitara at 6.40pm in Brown Plains, Logan late last night.
Tyre deflation spikes were deployed and the car later came to a stop near Brown Plains Road.
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When police approached the car the driver allegedly shot at police and a pursuit began about 7.50pm.
The driver of the car allegedly fired more shots towards police during the pursuit.
Police found the Suzuki Vitara abandoned near Central Court in Hillcrest at 8.20pm, and the driver allegedly fled in a stolen Kia Cerato, which was waiting for him nearby.
Polair tracked the Cerato to a property in Bix Court, Crestmead where an exclusion zone was established after an emergency declaration was made under the Public Safety Preservation Act.
The exclusion zone stretched from Waratah Drive to Augusta Street and Chambers Flat Road.
By 8.40pm police negotiators were called in, as well as specialist police.
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After a long standoff, the man was shot by police at 12.40am today.
He was given first aid before being taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
He remains there and is undergoing treatment.
No police officers were injured in the hours-long ordeal.
The Ethical Standards Command will investigate the shooting.
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