Victoria Police Homicide Squad detectives are calling for witnesses as they continue to investigate after a woman was shot by police and died in South Melbourne last night.
Officers were called to Cecil Street following reports of a male with a machete around 5pm
Police located a male and whilst he was being arrested, a vehicle was driven at a police officer, striking them, Victoria Police said in a statement today.
“The officer shot at the offending vehicle, striking a female driver and her male passenger,” VicPol said.
“The 34-year-old woman of no fixed address died at the scene, while the 26-year-old St Kilda man was taken to hospital where he remains with non-life-threatening injuries.
“The male Senior Constable was taken to hospital and released after receiving treatment for leg injuries.”
A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possess a prohibited weapon and theft of bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 12 August.
Detectives continue to investigate the matter with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as is standard procedure for a fatal police shooting.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
