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Police shoot 21-year-old man after reported domestic incident in Sydney
Police shot a 21-year-old man in Glen Alpine, in Sydney’s south-west, on Thursday afternoon.
Officers had been called after reports that he was making threats during a domestic incident.
NSW Police said officers were met by the man, who was allegedly armed with a firearm, and a confrontation followed.
He was taken to hospital in serious condition.
No other injuries were reported.
A critical incident investigation has been declared, and the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission will oversee it.
Police said they expected to provide an update later on Thursday.
A 21-year-old man was shot by police after officers responded to reports of threats during a domestic incident in Glen Alpine, Sydney’s south-west.
Police said officers were met by the man, who was allegedly armed with a firearm.
The shooting occurred on Strathmore Place at about 1pm on Thursday, October 22.
The man was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
A critical incident was declared, and the investigation is to be overseen by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
- Who
- A 21-year-old man and responding NSW Police officers.
- What
- The man was shot by police during a confrontation. He was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
- When
- Thursday, October 22, 2026. Officers responded at about 12.25pm; the shooting occurred about 1pm.
- Where
- Strathmore Place, Glen Alpine, in Sydney’s south-west.
- Why
- Police had responded to reports that a man was making threats during a domestic incident. They said he was allegedly armed with a firearm.
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Officers responded to reports of a man making threats during a domestic incident.
The man was shot by police on Strathmore Place in Glen Alpine.
Officers performed first aid, and the man was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
A critical incident was declared and an investigation was assigned to the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission’s oversight.
- Age
- 21
- Location
- Strathmore Place, Glen Alpine, Sydney’s south-west
- Reports to police
- About 12.25pm on Thursday, October 22
- Shooting
- About 1pm on Thursday, October 22
- Condition
- Serious condition
- Investigation
- Critical incident; overseen by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission
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What people are saying
Officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command attended and were met with a 21-year-old man allegedly armed with a firearm,
A confrontation with police occurred resulting in the man with the pistol being shot.