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A man has been shot dead by police after he aimed a bow and arrow at officers during a welfare check at a home in north-central NSW.
Police said they spoke with the man outside of the property on Quia Road in Gunnedah at 1.40pm today before the resident went back inside and returned with the weapon.
”Police returned to their vehicle for cover, however, a police firearm was discharged when the man aimed at officers,” NSW Police said in a statement.
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The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for a gunshot wound but he died at the scene.
The state crime command’s Homicide Squad will lead an investigation into the shooting.
The investigation will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command with oversight from the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
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