Horror after uncle is allegedly stabbed to death by his nephew before cops ... trends now
An uncle was allegedly stabbed to death by his nephew after a fight broke out at the house they were sharing in a small town.
Paul Mann, 55, was allegedly knifed inside the Running Creek Road property at Kilkivan, west of Gympie, Queensland, on Friday afternoon.
Police will allege Mr Mann's nephew, James Neale, 42, stabbed his uncle during the fight.
It is understood a healthcare worker went to the home for a routine visit but heard the fighting and called emergency services, the Courier Mail reported.
Paul Mann, 55, (pictured) died from injuries after allegedly being stabbed by his nephew
Mr Mann's nephew James Neale, 42, (pictured) allegedly ran at a police officer with a knife at the property both men shared. The officer shot him and Mr Neale is in hospital in a coma. No charges have been laid
One police officer arrived shortly after 3.15pm to assist ambulance workers when Mr Neale allegedly ran at the officer armed with a knife.
The officer tried to retreat, as well as negotiate with Mr Neale, but he was forced to shoot him.
Mr Neale is in hospital in a coma and police are yet to speak with him. No charges have been laid.
Mr Mann has been described as a 'friendly' local who had been in a horrific car crash decades
