Man shot dead by police north of Brisbane

A man is dead after being shot by police at Deception Bay north of Brisbane.

9News understands police were responding to a call at the Endeavour Residential Village caravan park on Deception Bay Road about 2pm today.

Early reports suggest he was armed with a knife, and threatening neighbours when police arrived.

When the armed man confronted two police officers they fired multiple shots, which fatally wounded the man, Inspector Craig White told reporters.

The man died from his injuries.

Insp White said the family of the man were yet to be contacted and investigations were ongoing.

He said a male officer received a minor cut during the confrontation.

"It's a terrible tragedy for all concerned," he said.

The caravan park has been taped off as police interview potential witnesses.

An internal police investigation has been launched and the officers will recreate the incident for officers from the Ethical Standards Command.