Man shot by police in Queensland after allegedly stealing police vehicle

Police say the man is in a stable and conscious' condition at Cairns hospital as investigation continue

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A 21-year-old man is in a stable and conscious" condition after he was shot by police in Cairns, after allegedly stealing a police vehicle.

Queensland police said they had been called to a Bungalow address just after 5.30am on Wednesday following reports that a woman was in distress.

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