Man falls off balcony and dies during police negotiation in Queensland
A man has fallen off a balcony and died during negotiations with police in Rockhampton, Queensland.
Police said they were called to Alma Street about 9pm yesterday over reports someone was trespassing.
Officers arrived to find a 37-year-old man standing on a second-floor balcony railing and began to negotiate with him.
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Despite their attempts, he fell and suffered serious injuries.
He was rushed to Rockhampton Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Police have advised the State Coroner of the death and the Ethical Standards Command is investigating.
The investigation will be overseen by the Crime and Corruption Commission.
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