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Aug 27, 2026 at 8:13 PM ET
Two men charged after shooting at police helicopter
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Two men are due to face court after a car chase on the Sunshine Coast in which police vehicles and a POLAIR helicopter were allegedly attacked. Micheal John Jackson, 44, faces 15 charges, while Jaylan Walter Jackson, 21, faces 30 offences, including serious assault of a police officer.
WHO: Micheal John Jackson and Jaylan Walter Jackson
WHAT: Charged with offences including serious assault of a police officer over an alleged shooting at a POLAIR helicopter during a car chase.
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
WHY: The charges relate to an alleged gunshot at the POLAIR helicopter while it tracked a suspect during the car chase.
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