Police Fatally Shoot Man Threatening with Bow and Arrow
A tragic incident occurred in New South Wales when police fatally shot a man who threatened them with a bow and arrow. The confrontation happened during a welfare check at a rural property.
Details of the Incident
On a Friday afternoon, officers responded to a call at a home on Quia Road in Gunnedah. This location is approximately 75 kilometers west of Tamworth. Initially, police interacted with the man outside his residence.
However, he retreated inside and returned with a bow and arrow. As the situation escalated, the man aimed the weapon at the officers, prompting them to take cover behind their vehicle. Consequently, one officer discharged their firearm in response.
Paramedics subsequently arrived to treat the man for a gunshot wound, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Investigation Launched
A critical incident team from the State Crime Command’s homicide squad is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Oversight of this investigation will be conducted by the Professional Standards Command and the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
Contextual Background
This incident follows a tragic event from five months ago, where two police officers were shot dead on a rural property in Victoria’s alpine region. The suspect, identified as Dezi Freeman, remains at large amid ongoing law enforcement efforts.
The El-Balad community is awaiting further updates on these developments as the investigation unfolds.
