Launceston police shooting: Officers shoot dead man who threatened public with a knife

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Launceston police *********: Officers ****** ***** man who threatened public with a ******

A man who was armed with a ****** and threatening members of the public has been shot ***** by police in a horrifying incident in the Launceston CBD.

Officers responding to an emergency call from a member of the public about 10am on Tuesday found the man on St Johns Street armed with a ****** and making threats.

Police say officers attempted to negotiate with the man.

“Initial investigations indicate the man ignored repeated warnings by police to disarm,” Tasmania police wrote in a statement.

“OC spray was deployed, however the man continued to advance towards police. A number of shots were fired by two attending police officers – with two shots hitting the armed man in the chest.”

The man was taken to the Launceston General Hospital in a critical condition. He was pronounced ***** a short time later.

A police officer at the scene received non-life threatening-injuries after receiving a bullet injury during the incident, and was also receiving medical treatment at the hospital.

Police say no other people were injured in the incident and there is no ongoing threat to the community.

A Professional Standards investigation is underway and police are in the process of notifying the man’s next of kin.

“This is a traumatic incident and a tragic outcome that no one wanted. Our thoughts are with everyone involved,” the statement read.

“It is an extremely difficult time for the officers involved and their families, and we have put support plans in place for them.

“Policing can be a challenging and dangerous profession, and we are ensuring the officers are being provided with wellbeing support.”

A ****** scene has been established and St Johns Street between William and Cimitiere Streets and Cimitiere Street between Charles and St Johns Streets will remain closed until further notice.

Anyone with information should contact Police on 131 444 or report anonymously to ****** Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or

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