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Man shot and killed by police after stealing vehicles and firearm near Miriam Vale.

Det. Supt. Darrin Shadlow addressed media on Tuesday over the Bruce Highway shooting near Colosseum where a 36-year-old man had died. Pic: KAREN SIMMONS
By Karen Simmons

A 36-year-old man, believed to be from Cairns, has died after being shot by police at a rest area along […]

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