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One person reportedly shot at Quakers Hill police station in Sydney's west | One person reportedly shot at Quakers Hill police station in Sydney's west |
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A man has reportedly died after being shot at the Quakers Hill police station in Sydney’s west. | |
The man was allegedly carrying a knife when he entered the police station on Lalor Road, and was shot by officers just before 10.40am on Tuesday. | |
He is understood to have died at the scene. | |
Fairfax journalist Andrew Brown tweeted that NSW Police have confirmed to him that the incident is not related to terrorism. | |
A Police operation is underway at Quakers Hill police station. More to come. | A Police operation is underway at Quakers Hill police station. More to come. |
Ambulance and a CareFlight helicopter are understood to have left the area, but parts of Lalor Road remain cordoned off. | |
NSW police will hold a press conference at 12.30pm. | |
Quakers Hill resident Donna Murphy posted to the community’s Facebook group while the incident was unfolding that there were “helicopters everywhere”. | |
Bus routes 752 and T72 are diverting away from Pearce Road and Lalor Road. | Bus routes 752 and T72 are diverting away from Pearce Road and Lalor Road. |
More to come ... | More to come ... |