Police have shot and killed a man on a Grange street on Sunday afternoon after he reportedly lunged at them with a knife. They were responding to a domestic violence call where they found the man’s father suffering wounds.
The deceased was identified as a First Nations man from Queensland. According to police reports, they were responding to a domestic violence related incident when the shooting occurred.
Witnesses reported hearing several loud bangs before seeing the man on the ground. A major crime scene was declared at the home shortly afterwards.
The mother of the deceased uttered four heartbreaking words when she arrived at the scene: “They shot my son”.
Police have not released any further details about the incident or those involved. However, they have stated that an investigation is underway and more information will be provided in due course.
This tragic event has sparked outrage amongst members of the community who are demanding answers from authorities about what happened and why it happened. It is yet another reminder of how quickly situations can escalate and how important it is for police officers to be properly trained to handle such incidents with care and sensitivity.
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