'As the person approached police, a decision was made to use fire-arm force.' 9News
The man, in his 20s, was shot in the town of Pingelly, around 160 kilometres south-east of Perth.
Deputy Commissioner Allan Adams said police received multiple calls at 4.15am relating to the man's behaviour.
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