http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/police-officer-shot-in-lockyer-va...A POLICE officer has died after a man opened fire when it’s believed he was pulled over in a car in the Lockyer Valley this afternoon.
An emergency situation has been declared, with police believed to be in a siege situation with the man.
It’s believed the police officer was shot at Seventeen Mile, just east of Toowoomba and 115km west of Brisbane, about 2.20pm.
Unconfirmed reports indicate the incident happened after police were responding to calls regarding a known offender, before a police pursuit during which the man fired at officers.
It is understood one of the police cars involved rolled during the incident.
It’s believed the gunman also fired shots at a police helicopter sent to the scene.
A rescue helicopter has since landed in Gatton.
Police have advised the public to avoid Wallers, Forestry, Ringwood and Fords roads in the area and for locals to stay inside.
Police declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act at 3.40pm.
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