A deadly confrontation between NSW police and a man armed with a bow and arrow has ended in tragedy, marking the third fatal incident involving law enforcement this year.
Authorities were called to the man's home in Gunnedah near Tamworth at 1.40pm on Friday after receiving reports of concerns for his welfare. When police arrived, they allegedly spoke to the man outside before he returned inside and emerged with a bow and arrow, prompting them to retreat to their vehicle for safety.
The man then aimed his weapon at police, forcing them to take action in self-defence. A shot was fired, resulting in the man's death. Despite efforts by paramedics to treat him, the man died shortly after arrival at hospital.
This incident marks the third fatality this year involving NSW police. In January, a man died after being pepper-sprayed during an arrest for allegedly breaching the peace following reports of domestic violence in Sydney. Last week, a 49-year-old man was shot dead by officers who were involved in a six-hour standoff with him at his home, believed to be related to a mental health episode.
An investigation into the Gunnedah shooting is now underway, which will be monitored by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
Authorities were called to the man's home in Gunnedah near Tamworth at 1.40pm on Friday after receiving reports of concerns for his welfare. When police arrived, they allegedly spoke to the man outside before he returned inside and emerged with a bow and arrow, prompting them to retreat to their vehicle for safety.
The man then aimed his weapon at police, forcing them to take action in self-defence. A shot was fired, resulting in the man's death. Despite efforts by paramedics to treat him, the man died shortly after arrival at hospital.
This incident marks the third fatality this year involving NSW police. In January, a man died after being pepper-sprayed during an arrest for allegedly breaching the peace following reports of domestic violence in Sydney. Last week, a 49-year-old man was shot dead by officers who were involved in a six-hour standoff with him at his home, believed to be related to a mental health episode.
An investigation into the Gunnedah shooting is now underway, which will be monitored by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
like how could it end in tragedy? 
I feel so bad for the poor man's family and all those affected by his actions... and honestly, I don't know if I would've reacted differently either 
. It's just that sometimes things escalate so fast and you're trying to protect yourself or others but still, it's not worth losing your life over 
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like isn't that what they're there for? To help people in need?! It's just such a complex situation and I don't have all the answers 
. But one thing's for sure, this incident is gonna be a major topic of discussion in Australia right now 
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... it's just so sad 
... three times this year already and it feels like the world is repeating itself 
... can't we all just live in harmony? 
... but I guess you never know what's going on inside someone's head 
... anyway, my thoughts are with the family of the victim and the entire community of Gunnedah 
... hoping that justice is served and we can learn from this tragedy 
