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One person reportedly shot at Quakers Hill police station in Sydney's west Man dies after being shot by police 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. A man has died after being shot by police during a confrontation at Quakers Hill police station in Sydney’s north-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. 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. He died at the scene.
Fairfax journalist Andrew Brown tweeted that NSW Police have confirmed to him that the incident is not related to terrorism. 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. No police officers were injured.
Ambulance and a CareFlight helicopter are understood to have left the area, but parts of Lalor Road remain cordoned off. NSW Police released a statement confirming that a critical incident team from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, overseen by the Professional Standards Command as per protocol.
NSW police will hold a press conference at 12.30pm. A brief is being prepared on behalf of the coroner.
Ambulance and a CareFlight helicopter are understood to have left the area, but parts of Lalor Road remained cordoned off on Tuesday morning.
Quakers Hill resident Donna Murphy posted to the community’s Facebook group while the incident was unfolding that there were “helicopters everywhere”.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 were diverted from Pearce Road and Lalor Road.
More to come ... Police urged anyone with information in relation to the incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to use its online reporting page.