A police officer was stabbed and a man was shot by police during a violent incident at Elizabeth East this morning.
Just after 11am on Wednesday 29 July, police responded to a number of reports from the public about a man armed with a knife running out on to Main North Road, Elizabeth East.
Northern District police immediately responded and confronted the man near Fairfield Road.
During the incident, a police officer was stabbed in the neck, and the suspect was shot in the leg by police.
The police officer was taken to hospital with a serious injury, where she is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect was also taken to hospital, and his condition is not considered life-threatening. He remains in hospital in police custody.
The 27-year-old Woodville Gardens man is expected to face serious charges when medically cleared.
Major Crime Detectives, Forensic Response Section and Internal Investigation Section attended the scene and are investigating.
Southbound traffic on Main North Road has been blocked to all traffic while police investigate the incident.
Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the armed man or has any dashcam footage from Main North Road at that time.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – please quote reference 197156.
Acting Assistant Commissioner David O'Donovan said, "The response by police today was swift and to what was clearly an evolving and rapidly dangerous situation. Their actions today were in response to an immediate threat posed by an armed individual, and I wish to acknowledge the courage and professionalism of the members today.
"I also wish to make it clear that there is no ongoing threat or risk to the public."
