Updated June 28, 2026 — 8:30am,first published June 27, 2026 — 8:41amAn armed man who allegedly confronted police with a rifle before being shot by officers during an altercation at a property south of Brisbane on Friday night has been charged with a range of offences.Police arrived at the Caswell Road property in Woodhill, 12 kilometres north of Beaudesert, about 9pm after a request from someone inside the property for a welfare check, Inspector Emma Reilly said on Saturday.The 41-year-old man had multiple stab wounds before police arrived. Police were investigating whether the wounds were self-inflicted or caused by another person, Reilly said.He allegedly advanced on officers with a rifle when they arrived, and was subsequently shot before being given immediate first aid by officers, police said in an update on Sunday morning.The man was airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition, where he remains under police custody. Nobody else was injured.Police said on Sunday morning the man has now been charged with two counts of seriously assaulting police while armed with a weapon.A man was shot by police during an altercation at a property in Woodhill, south of Brisbane.NineHe also faces one count each of unlawfully possessing a category A weapon and contravening a police protection order. He is due to face the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Monday.The welfare check had not been flagged as high-risk, Reilly said.“This incident just highlights the inherent risk that our police face every day while serving the community,” she said.“Our officers come to work to protect Queensland, often placing themselves in danger.“Obviously, this is a traumatic time for those officers, and for those who were present and witnessed the incident. Our thoughts are with all of them.”A crime scene has been declared, and the Ethical Standards Command will investigate the shooting.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.From our partners