A man has been fatally shot this afternoon after a confrontation involving police north of Brisbane.

The shooting took place about 2.15pm at a Deception Bay caravan park.

“We can confirm that the person shot has since died,” Queensland Police said in a tweet.

We can confirm that the person shot has since died. — Queensland Police (@QldPolice) March 18, 2019

Speaking to the media from the area this afternoon, Inspector Craig White said police attended the location in response to information a man was armed with knives.

“Police attended the scene and upon being confronted by this person, discharged a number of shots, fatally wounding that person,” Inspector White said.

He said it was understood threats were being made by the man to the community.

He noted there was one male and one female officer involved in the incident, noting both were in experienced positions.

The male officer sustained minor lacerations, but will not require hospital treatment.