Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Man shot dead by Police at Taree

A critical incident investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot by police at Taree this afternoon.

In a statement, NSW Police confirmed that at around 12.25pm today, officers were called to Rouse Street, Wingham, following several reports a man had fired shots into the air.

“Police attached to Manning/Great Lakes Police District attended and commenced a search of the area,” NSW Police said.

“Police later engaged with a man in the car park of the Manning Base Hospital about 12.55pm.

“During the engagement, the man allegedly pointed a firearm at the attending officers, and he was shot by police.”

Officers immediately rendered assistance to the man prior to the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics.

The man – believed to be aged in his 30s – was taken into the Manning Base Hospital, where he died a short time later.

A critical incident investigation team from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad will now investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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