Crossfire Conundrum: A Glimpse into the Tangled Web of Police Protocols The police shooting in Cairns' Mount Sheridan suburb on Saturday has raised more questions than answers about policing protocols in Australia.
The incident, which left a 28 year old woman caught in the crossfire with serious but non life threatening injuries, highlights the inherent risks involved when law enforcement agencies make split second decisions under pressure.
A man was reportedly armed with knives and had broken into two residences before being confronted by officers.