Adelaide Police Fatally Shoot Man During Mental Health Crisis

A 40-year-old man was killed after allegedly threatening officers with a knife, prompting an investigation by South Australian authorities.

Police responded to a call from the man's girlfriend, who reported he was self-harming and threatening further harm during a mental health episode.
Officers claimed the man confronted them with a knife, leading to the use of a Taser, which was reportedly ineffective due to a blanket covering the man.
After the man allegedly continued to threaten officers, multiple police discharged their firearms, wounding him fatally.
The South Australian Police Commissioner stated that initial reviews of body-worn camera footage suggest officers acted in line with their training to protect themselves and paramedics on the scene.
An extensive investigation into the incident has been launched, led by Detective Chief Superintendent Scott Fitzgerald, with a report to be prepared for the Coroner.