Man shot dead by police after crashing car into tree, pointing rifle at officers near Yass, NSW
A critical incident has been declared following the death of the man, believed to be aged 45.
A man has been shot dead by police and a critical incident declared in southern NSW.
Emergency crews were called to Corringle Ln near Rugby Rd, Rugby — about 85km north of Yass — after reports a car had driven into a tree about 2.50pm on Sunday.
Police rushed to the scene and found a Chrysler station wagon had crashed into a tree and found the driver seemingly unconscious in the front.
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“Officers immediately commenced CPR on the driver; however, he died at the scene,” police said.
The man is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged 45. No officers were injured during the shooting.
A crime scene has been established and a critical incident team from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad is expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.
“The investigation will be the subject of an independent review by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission,” police said.
Originally published on 7NEWS
