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Breaking: Man shot by police in Sydney's south-west

Breaking: Man shot by police in Sydney's south-west
ABC Australia Thursday 22 October 2026, 04:18 UTC 1 min read
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A 21-year-old man has been shot by police during an alleged domestic violence-related incident in Sydney's south-west. NSW Police said officers were called to a home in Glen Alpine about 12:25pm on Thursday following reports a man had made threats, when they encountered a man allegedly armed with a pistol. The man was shot during an alleged confrontation with officers, according to police.

A 21-year-old man has been shot by police during an alleged domestic violence-related incident in Sydney's south-west. NSW Police said officers were called to a home in Glen Alpine about 12:25pm on Thursday following reports a man had made threats, when they encountered a man allegedly armed with a pistol. The man was shot during an alleged confrontation with officers, according to police. Officers performed first aid before paramedics continued to treat the man before he was taken to hospital in a serious condition. A critical incident has been declared and a crime scene has been established. An independent review will be conducted by the Professional Standards Command, overseen by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC). Loading [Image text:] Police131444 CT16. D057DN DKISCE10
Sydney (LOCATION) NSW Police (ORG) Glen Alpine (LOCATION) 12:25pm (PERSON) the Professional Standards Command (ORG) the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (ORG) LECC (ORG)
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