BREAKING: A man wielding a knife has been shot by police in Melbourne, the incident broadcast live on radio. msanto92 9News Read more:
A man allegedly armed with a knife has been shot by police outside a shopping centre in Melbourne's outer-east this morning.Police and emergency services were on the scene at Lilydale Marketplace following the shooting incident which took place after 8.30am.Police in Lilydale after a man was shot."Police were called to Hutchinson Street following reports of a man armed with an edged weapon about 8.30am," a police statement read.
"Officers attempted to speak with the man who refused to drop his weapon. An officer discharged their firearm, shooting the man about 9.10am. He is currently being treated for life threatening injuries. "Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad will investigate the incident which will be oversighted by Professional Standards Command, as per standard protocol when a police firearm is discharged."
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