Knife-Wielding Man Fatally Shot by Police in Launceston CBD

Police used lethal force after non-lethal measures failed to stop the man, who was threatening the public and officers.

A man armed with a knife was shot by police in Launceston's CBD after threatening the public and advancing on officers despite warnings.
Police attempted negotiations and used pepper spray to subdue the man, but he continued to pose a threat, leading officers to fire multiple shots, two of which struck him in the chest.
The man was transported to Launceston General Hospital in critical condition but later died from his injuries.
One police officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident, and no other members of the public were harmed.
A professional standards investigation and coroner's inquiry are underway, with support provided to the involved officers and their families.