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Actor shot dead while shooting music video

The video was for Sydney-based hip hop group Bliss n Eso.

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The man, in his 20s, suffered a chest wound inside a bar in Eagle Lane in the city centre, BBC reports.

According to Detective Inspector Tom Armitt, several firearms had been discharged during the filming just before 1400 local time (0400 GMT).

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“At this point in time, Queensland Police are conducting a criminal investigation.

“We do not know specifically how those injuries occurred at this point in time and that’ll be [the] subject of our investigation,” Insp Armitt said.

The band's management released a statement confirming the death.

"The video production crew and our team are currently working with the police in their investigation and we are unable to provide further comment at this time," the statement said.

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It said band members were not present at the time.

Meanwhile, Brooklyn Standard bar said the venue had been "wholly rented out, outside of opening hours" for the filming.

It said it would remain closed on Monday as police conducted their investigation.

“The incident occurred during a film shoot at the venue, for which Brooklyn Standard had been wholly rented out, outside of opening hours,” it said in a statement on Facebook.

“We would like everyone to know that none of our staff were involved in the incident and everyone is safe, and we are doing everything we can to help the police investigation at this time.

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“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the individual involved, and we appreciate your respect and understanding at this time,” it added.

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