A woman has been accidentally shot in the leg by police while firing at an allegedly armed man on Cairns. Police were called about 5.10pm on Saturday to Benjamina St at Mount Sheridan following reports of a 28-year-old man armed with knives. A woman has been accidentally shot by police who were firing at an allegedly armed man in Cairns. The man was shot in the leg and arm by police, who were attempting to negotiate with him. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement"It's an extremely dangerous situation, we are well aware of what can happen with knives in a public place," he said.