ABOVE: Tenterfield Police Station after the shooting incident. Photo: JW Media
Police shot an armed man in Tenterfield today, Thursday, January 19 at about 5.45pm.
A 48 year old man went to Tenterfield Police Station and pointed a gun at officers.
He was shot by police.
Despite the efforts of responding police and paramedics, the man died at the scene.
A critical incident team from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident including the discharge of a police firearm.
That investigation will be subject to independent review.
Anyone with information about this incident contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
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