A 39-year-old man has died following a confrontation with NSW Police at a home in Newport. 9News
A family member called police to report a domestic incident about 2am when officers spoke to a 39-year-old man at a Newport home.
North West Metropolitan Region Commander Assistant Commissioner Leanne McCusker said the man was armed with a knife and lunged at police before he was shot. "The family is assisting police with the investigation and we're ensuring appropriate support is provided," Ms McCusker said.READ MORE: North West Metropolitan Region Commander Assistant Commissioner Leanne McCuske said the man was known to police prior to the callout.However, the man sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.An investigation into the incident is underway. This will also be subject to an independent review.
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