A man has been charged following an alleged domestic incident in Sydney's south west last week, as critical incident investigation continues.
About 12.25pm (Thursday 22 October 2026), police were called to a home on Strathmore Place, near Mountain View Avenue, Glen Alpine, following reports a man had allegedly made threats towards a woman, known to him.
Officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command attended followed shortly after by a 21-year-old man.
Police spoke to the man before he allegedly produced a firearm and pointed it at officers, before being shot by police.
Officers immediately rendered first aid on the 21-year-old before NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and continued to treat him.
He was taken to hospital and is in a serious condition for further treatment.
No other injuries were reported during the incident.
A critical incident team from Burwood Police Area Command commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following inquiries, officers from Campbelltown Police Area Command charged the 21-year-old with destroy or damage property (DV), stalk/intimidate fear physical etc harm (DV), possess unauthorised firearm and use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention.
He remains in hospital under police guard and the matter will be before Campbelltown Local Court today (Monday 26 October 2026).
The critical incident team is continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident under Strike Force Hyman.
The investigation will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
