Overview
- Officers attended a concern-for-welfare call at a rural Quia Road property in Gunnedah on Friday afternoon.
- Police said they initially spoke with the man outside before he went inside and re-emerged holding a bow and arrow.
- According to police, the man pointed the weapon as officers moved behind their vehicle, prompting one officer to fire.
- Paramedics treated the man for a gunshot wound, and he died at the scene.
- State Crime Command’s homicide squad is leading the investigation, which will be reviewed by Professional Standards with oversight from the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission; the episode is reported in the context of recent fatal attacks on officers in rural areas.