A man has been shot dead by police in Brisbane's CBD.
Police have shot dead a man who charged at officers with a knife after stabbing another person in Brisbane's central business district.
The incident happened near the Westin Hotel in Mary St around 10am.
The stabbed victim has been rushed to the Royal Brisbane Hospital.
Police say the victim was a 26-year-old who suffered injuries to his face and his back.
Queensland Ambulance were not able to comment on his condition.
A guest of the Westin Hotel told AAP she heard several gunshots, but thought they were fireworks.
"I came outside and I saw someone lying on the ground and (police) were performing CPR," the guest told AAP.
Investigators from the Ethical Standards Command are on scene investigating the incident.
Australian Associated Press
