A man has been charged following an alleged domestic incident near Campbelltown last week, as a critical incident investigation continues.
Five days ago, on October 22, at around 12.25pm, Campbelltown Police were called to a home on Strathmore Place, near Mountain View Avenue, Glen Alpine, following reports a man had allegedly made threats towards a woman, known to him.
Officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command responded, and they arrived at the scene, attended, followed shortly after by a 21-year-old man.
Police spoke to the man before he allegedly produced a firearm and pointed it at officers.
The man was shot by police.
Officers immediately rendered first aid on the 21-year-old before NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and continued to treat him.
He was taken to hospital and is in a serious condition for further treatment.
No other injuries were reported during the incident.
A critical incident team from Burwood Police Area Command commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following inquiries, officers from Campbelltown Police Area Command charged the 21-year-old with destroying or damaging property (Domestic Violence), stalk/intimidate fear physical etc harm (also DV), possess an unauthorised firearm and use an offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention.
The accused remains in hospital under police guard and the matter.
The matter went before Campbelltown Local Court yesterday (October 26).
The critical incident team is continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident under Strike Force Hyman.
The investigation will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
