A man threatening the public with a knife in Launceston's CBD has died after being shot by police. The incident led to the closure of nearby streets and a full investigation.
A man who allegedly made threats to the public while armed with a knife in Tasmania has died after he was shot by police."Initial investigations indicate the man ignored repeated warnings by police to disarm," police said in a statement.A man who allegedly made threats to the public while armed with a knife in Launceston's CBD has died after he was shot by police.
Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said a police officer at the scene received non-life threatening injuries during the incident. A full Professional Standards investigation is underway and a report will be prepared for the coroner."This is a traumatic incident and a tragic outcome that no one wanted. Our thoughts are with everyone involved," Bodnar said.
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