Armed man shot dead in NSW police critical incident
Man believed to be 45 was shot after aiming rifle at officers responding to car crash.
Emergency crews were called to Corringle Ln near Rugby about 2.50pm Sunday after a Chrysler station wagon crashed into a tree. Police found the driver seemingly unconscious and approached to help.
As they did, the man aimed a rifle at officers, who then shot him. Officers performed CPR but he died at the scene.
No police were injured. A critical incident team from the Homicide Squad is investigating, with an independent review by Professional Standards Command.
- Believed to be 45
- Man's age
- About 2.50pm Sunday
- Time
- Rifle aimed at officers
- Weapon
Why it mattersPolice-involved shooting triggers formal investigation and independent review, maintaining public accountability.
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Corroborated by7news.com.au
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