Police incident, Parkwood
Police are investigating an incident in which a male officer sustained a gunshot wound on the Gold Coast early this morning.
Initial information suggests officers responded to an armed robbery at a tavern on Napper Road, Parkwood at 1.20am.
The officer has been taken to the Gold Coast Hospital, and it is believed his injury is non-life-threatening.Two men are currently assisting police with their inquiries. They sustained minor injuries.
The officer who was shot has been identified as 33-year veteran police officer Sergeant Gary Hamrey, aged 50. He is believed to have been shot in the neck and suffering facial injuries. Police spokesman Steve Holland said, "The officer is OK. The injuries are not life threatening ... but we are still very concerned about him".
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