Queensland police sergeant shot by fellow officer during live-fire exercise

A Queensland police sergeant has been shot by a colleague during a
live-fire exercise at Childers, in regional Queensland.The male sergeant, an instructor, was shot in the calf by another officer
at about 10am on Thursday, in what police referred to as an “accidental
discharge by another officer”.He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was in a
stable condition as of early Thursday evening.A statement from Queensland police said support was being provided to both
officers involved in the incident, as well as their colleagues and families.A police investigation is underway and Workplace Health and Safety
Queensland were advised of the incident.