Police response to armed man : A 40-year-old man has died after being shot by police in Adelaide’s southern suburbs during the early hours of this morning.
According to SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens, officers were called to Craigburn Farm shortly after midnight following a distress call from the man’s girlfriend. She reported that he had stabbed himself in the stomach and was threatening further self-harm.
Upon their arrival, the man allegedly confronted the officers with a knife, Commissioner Stevens said.
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“He immediately confronted the police with the knife, and officers at the scene attempted to use their Tasers, but they were ineffective,” the commissioner said.
“The man continued to advance toward the officers, prompting them to open fire, resulting in his fatal injury.”
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Four police officers responded to the scene, and more than one officer discharged their firearm, according to Stevens.
Paramedics treated the man at the scene before transporting him to a medical facility, where he was pronounced dead. No police officers were injured during the incident.
The man’s girlfriend was not present at the property but had been on a video call with him prior to contacting the police.
Stevens stated that the police officers involved appeared to have acted in accordance with their training.
“Having reviewed the body-worn camera footage, I can say this was an extremely stressful and dangerous situation. At this stage, the officers seem to have followed their training and taken necessary actions to protect themselves and the ambulance officers present,” he said.
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Stevens noted that the Tasers used by police may have been ineffective because the man was covered by a blanket.
A commissioner’s inquiry into the incident has been launched, with Detective Chief Superintendent Scott Fitzgerald leading the investigation.
Additionally, a report is being prepared for the Coroner.
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