Shot fired, Deception Bay

Police have charged a 20-year-old man following an incident at Deception Bay last night.

Police attended an address on Grosvenor Terrace at about 8.45pm when it will be alleged a shot was fired through the rear door in the direction of police.

It will be further alleged the man ran from the address and was arrested a short time later in a nearby park whilst armed with a rifle.

The man was conveyed to Redcliffe Hospital for a sore shoulder.

He has been charged with one count each of acts intend to maim, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

He is scheduled to appear in the Redcliffe Magistrates Court tomorrow (August 9).

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