Fatal Police Shooting In Daisy Hill

A man has died after being shot by police in Daisy Hill last night.

Police were called to Menzies Drive following a report that a man discharged a firearm just before 3pm on 3 July.

No one was physically injured during the incident.

Officers attended and attempted to engage with the armed man before there was a siege for several hours.

Specialist units including Critical Incident Response Team, Special Operations Group, and Doq Squad attended to assist.

The man discharged shots towards police, who returned fire just before 10pm.

The man, who is yet-to-be-formally identified, died at the scene.

No one else was physically injured during the incident.

Homicide Squad detectives will now investigate the matter with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as is standard procedure for a fatal police shooting.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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