The identity of the young WA man who was fatally shot by police in Airlie Beach has been revealed as his devastated brother claimed the officers who pulled the trigger used excessive force.

Luke Gilbert was shot dead by two officers after he allegedly approached them with a knife as they patrolled the entertainment precinct of the coastal town during the early hours of Saturday.

Queensland Police said the knife the 24-year-old was carrying had a four-to-five centimetre blade.

When he failed to drop the weapon and began to advance towards them, Superintendent Graeme Paine said the officers drew their firearms and fired.

About four to five shots were discharged.

Mr Gilbert was rushed to hospital but died of his injuries.

Sunrise correspondent Syan Vallance has the details.

The identity of the young WA man who was fatally shot by police in Airlie Beach has been revealed as his devastated brother claimed the officers who pulled the trigger used excessive force.
Luke Gilbert was shot dead by two officers after he allegedly approached them with a knife as they patrolled the entertainment precinct of the coastal town during the early hours of Saturday.
Queensland Police said the knife the 24-year-old was carrying had a four-to-five centimetre blade.
When he failed to drop the weapon and began to advance towards them, Superintendent Graeme Paine said the officers drew their firearms and fired.
About four to five shots were discharged.
Mr Gilbert was rushed to hospital but died of his injuries.
Sunrise correspondent Syan Vallance has the details.

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