A man who died after been shot by police in Townsville was an army veteran who lunged at police with a knife. 9News
Steven Angus' family called police yesterday with concerns for the 52-year-old's welfare. It was the second time in a matter of days.
Officers arrived at his house in Kirwan about 4.40pm after reports he had threatened self-harm. He charged at them with weapons, police said, and he was shot just before 5pm.Steven Angus was shot dead by police after they were called to his home in the Towsnville suburb of Kirwan.
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