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A critical incident investigation is underway after a man was shot dead by police following a series of home invasions and carjackings in New South Wales, during which a woman was allegedly stabbed
01:55, Fri, Feb 6, 2026 Updated: 02:07, Fri, Feb 6, 2026
New South Wales (NSW) police tape can be seen across a road near the Russian consulate in Sydney on September 1, 2025. New South Wales Police said they were called to the Russian consulate after reports that an unauthorised vehicle was parked in the driveway. Officers attempted to speak to the driver, who then allegedly "drove his vehicle into the gates of the property," police said in a statement. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images) (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
A man has been fatally shot by police after a woman was stabbed, in a spree that allegedly saw him break into multiple homes and hijack a car. The man is said to have forced his way into the woman's home armed with a chainsaw and knife on Friday morning, 6 February.
A critical incident investigation has been launched after the sequence of events unfolded in the early hours in New South Wales, Australia. Police were summoned to a residence on Heath Avenue, Tuncurry, just over three hours from Sydney, following reports of a home invasion.
En route to the scene, officers were informed that a woman had been stabbed and a man had absconded from the property in a white four-wheel drive.
Upon arrival, officers found a 28 year old woman with severe injuries. She received treatment from NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Police spotted the four-wheel drive shortly afterwards on nearby Stewart Parade and initiated a chase. During the pursuit, the vehicle drove through a sports ground before reportedly crashing on Forster Bridge.
Police rushed to the bridge and located the 4WD, but were informed the man had hijacked another vehicle which subsequently rammed a police vehicle. An officer sustained minor injuries.
The chase continued to Idlewood Drive in Rainbow Flat where the man drove onto a property and entered a house, still armed with a knife, before attempting to steal another vehicle.
He left the house shortly afterwards and confronted the police, leading to officers deploying a taser in an attempt to apprehend him. However, he fled to another property.
A taser was used multiple times before the armed man charged at an officer who fired at him. He received first aid from the officers but was declared dead at the scene.
The man, who has not yet been formally identified, is thought to be 41-years-old.
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A critical incident team from the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad will spearhead the investigation into the circumstances of the incident. The inquiry will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and overseen by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
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