A critical incident investigation is underway after two police officers were shot responding to a domestic incident at Glen Innes.
About 9.50pm (Friday 18 January 2019), police from New England Police District were called to attend a domestic assault at a premises on Church Street, Glen Innes.
About 10.50pm, whilst on scene, two officers received gunshot wounds.
One officer, a male sergeant, was shot in the face. The other officer, a female senior constable, was shot in the neck.
They were both taken by Ambulance Paramedics to Glen Innes Hospital, before both were airlifted to Gold Coast Hospital.
The male officer is in a stable condition. The female officer is understood to be in a serious but stable condition.
A third officer on scene, a female probationary constable, was uninjured.
Responding officers established a perimeter and specialist officers attended.
About 11.40pm, the body of a 74-year-old man was located in the home.
A 59-year-old woman was also located nearby with minor injuries.
Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
A crime scene has been established at the home which will be examined by forensic specialists.
A Critical Incident Investigation Team from Western Region will investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident.
That investigation will be overseen by the Professional Standards Command.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
