Police fatally shoot man following car crash
A man was shot dead by police after allegedly pointing a rifle at officers following a vehicle collision with a tree. A critical incident investigation has been declared.
First reported 1 hour ago · latest update 1 hour ago
The investigation will be the subject of an independent review by the Professional Standards Command and will be overseen by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
“By monitoring critical incident investigations, we can make sure that the police investigation is competent, thorough and objective,” the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission website reads.
“We hope that this is some comfort to the family of the person who has died or was injured, and to the public.”
No police were injured during the shooting.
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Man shot dead by police, critical incident declared
The man allegedly aimed a rifle at officers after crashing his car into a tree.
1 hour ago · Rachel RaskerMan shot dead by police, critical incident declared
The man allegedly aimed a rifle at officers after crashing his car into a tree.
1 hour ago · Rachel Rasker