Man shot dead by police after allegedly wielding knife at residents in Australia's Sydney

25 May 2023 • 11:53 AM MYT
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SYDNEY - Police in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) on Thursday commenced a critical incident investigation after a knife-wielding man was shot dead in Sydney.

NSW Police Force said in a statement that just before 11.30am local time on Thursday, officers from North Shore Police Area Command were called to Alexander Avenue in North Willoughby, following reports that a man was threatening residents.

According to the statement, two responding officers were confronted by a man, who was armed with two knives, before a constable discharged their firearm.

The man died at the scene and no other injuries were reported.

A team from the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad will investigate the circumstances related to the man's death, including the discharge of a police firearm. - XINHUA

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