This photo shows the policemen are seen outside Admirality House in Sydney on May 24, 2023. (PHOTO / AFP)
SYDNEY – Police in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) on Thursday commenced a critical incident investigation after a knife-wielding man was shot dead in Sydney.
NSW Police Force said in a statement that just before 11:30 a.m. local time on Thursday, officers from North Shore Police Area Command were called to Alexander Avenue in North Willoughby, following reports that a man was threatening residents.
According to the statement, two responding officers were confronted by a man, who was armed with two knives, before a constable discharged their firearm
According to the statement, two responding officers were confronted by a man, who was armed with two knives, before a constable discharged their firearm.
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The man died at the scene and no other injuries were reported.
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A team from the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad will investigate the circumstances related to the man's death, including the discharge of a police firearm.