A critical incident investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot by police in Potts Point.
Officers from Kings Cross Police Area Command were called to a unit complex on St Neot Avenue, Potts Point, about 10.50am yesterday (Tuesday 3 March 2026), following reports a man had entered the complex and assaulted two women.
The man then took possession of a knife from a kitchen in the complex and threatened attending police with the weapon.
Responding police deployed a Taser; however, this was ineffective.
A police officer discharged a firearm, shooting the man.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the 41-year-old man but he died at the scene.
The two women - aged 47 and 57 - were taken to St Vincents Hospital in a stable condition.
It is believed the women were not known to the man.
A crime scene was established and an investigation commenced.
The investigation will be subject of an independent review by the Professional Standards Command and overseen by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
