Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalAn innocent bystander was one of two people shot by police in Cairns as officers responded to reports of an armed man.Updated July 26, 2026 — 8:42am,first published 8:39amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:22One dead, others fighting for life after van drives into pride paradeVideo icon0:24McLaren on pole for HungaryVideo icon0:34Raining golds for Australia at Comm GamesVideo icon1:09Hoon crackdown continues in VictoriaAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Innocent bystander shot by police in Queensland
An innocent bystander was one of two people shot by police in Cairns as officers responded to reports of an armed man.






