Shots fired, Nambour

Police are investigating after several shots were fired from a house at Nambour this afternoon.

Around 4.46pm, police were called to an address in Washington Street following reports a shot had been fired.

Upon arrival police took a male into custody when a second man discharged a firearm.

Police withdrew and formed a cordon around the address and closed several streets.

A short time later smoke was seen coming from the house and the second male was taken into custody suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

He was taken to hospital for treatment to what are considered to be non-life threatening injuries.

The house was destroyed despite the best efforts of fire crews.

A crime scene has been established as investigations continue.

No further information is available at this time.

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