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Man shot dead by police at home near Brisbane

An investigation is under way after a man was shot dead by police at a home north of Brisbane. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

A man has been shot dead by police at a house north of Brisbane.

Officers were searching the home in Burpengary East on Saturday afternoon when the 29-year-old man allegedly threatened them and was fatally shot, police said in a statement.

Paramedics were called to the scene about 5.25pm but the man was declared dead at the scene.

A crime scene has been established and investigations are continuing.

The Queensland ethical standards command is also investigating the shooting.

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