Police in New South Wales have shot and killed a man following an incident in which he allegedly aimed a loaded rifle at officers. The event occurred on Sunday afternoon approximately 84 kilometers north of Yass.
Authorities were initially dispatched to the scene around 2:50 pm after receiving reports of a vehicle that had crashed into a tree. Upon arrival, officers reportedly faced the man with the firearm, leading to the fatal outcome.
The incident has prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
84km from Yass? That’s pretty remote for a fatal shooting. Does this involve a vehicle pursuit?
Tragic. Hopefully the investigation brings some answers about why officers felt their lives were in immediate danger.