A police officer has been shot in the leg while carrying out a welfare check on Friday, with authorities now attempting to engage with a man.

The 36-year-old constable was rushed to hospital from a property on Horizon Ct in Yengarie, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, and is in a stable condition.

“He is receiving expert medical care and the QPS is taking responsibility for notifying his immediate family,” the Queensland police union said.

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An emergency declaration is in place, with authorities “attempting to engage” a man.

An exclusion zone encompassing Lake Dr, Meadow Dr and Mary View Dr has been set up.

“Residents within the exclusion zone are asked to stay indoors and members of the public to avoid the area, to allow police operations to continue safely,” police said.

Police were called to an address to carry out a welfare check about 5.45pm on Friday.

“Upon arrival, officers attempted to engage with a man at the property, before an officer sustained a gunshot wound to their leg,” Queensland Police said.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers.