Queensland’s Police Commissioner, Katarina Carroll, said the incident will be felt right across the state.
“It is with deep sadness that I confirm the deaths of three people including two officers during an incident in the Western Downs late this afternoon,” Carroll said.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also offered his condolences to the victims and everyone impacted by the incident.
“Terrible scenes in Wieambilla and a heartbreaking day for the families and friends of the Queensland Police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.”
Queensland’s Police Union President, Ian Leavers, said this was a ruthless, calculated and targeted execution.
“Our thoughts are also with police who bravely contained and managed the subsequent operation that has now resulted in the deaths of all the offenders,” Leavers said.
Now investigations continue as police try to piece together exactly what happened and why these officers were attacked.
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A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake has shaken the country
Daylight is revealing the full scale of destruction following a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake in central Turkey.
The massive quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, near heavily populated areas.
The death toll has now surpassed 100 and authorities warn this number will only rise.
As snow fell, residents were forced to find shelter on the streets.
The tremor was so significant it was felt felt in Cyprus, Lebanon and Syria.
The governor of Turkey’s southeastern province has taken to Twitter, saying his region has a number of destroyed buildings – urging people to move to safe locations.
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