Man shot dead by police after car crash near Yass

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 02:54 · Archive

A man has been shot dead by NSW police after allegedly aiming a rifle at officers responding to a car crash.

Officers responded to reports of a car that had driven into a tree on Corringle Lane, near Rugby Road, about 84km north of Yass, at approximately 2.50pm on Sunday. The Guardian reports that the man allegedly aimed a loaded rifle at police officers at the scene.

The man was shot dead by police. A critical incident has been declared following the incident.

How it is being reported

• Man shot dead after crashing car and allegedly pointing gun at NSW policeGuardian World · 5 Oct, 02:31
• Critical incident declared after man is shot by police near YassDaily Mail · 4 Oct, 13:53

In this story: NSW police · Yass · Corringle Lane

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