A 21-year-old man allegedly fired at a police helicopter with a high-calibre firearm during a four-day crime spree across Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
Why it mattersThe incident put police and the public at risk across a major highway corridor. It shows the dangers armed offenders pose to emergency services and civilians.
AustraliaQueensland police deployed significant resources during the multi-state chase. The incident closed parts of the Bruce Highway and triggered an emergency declaration in the Sunshine Coast region.
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