A critical incident investigation has been launched following yesterday’s incident at Elderslie where a man was shot by police.
Just after 12.15pm, police were called to the caravan park on Macarthur Road at Elderslie to check on the welfare of an occupant.
Officers from Camden Police Area Command attended a cabin at the property and attempted to speak to a 52-year-old man.
A perimeter was established after the man armed himself with a knife and made threats to self-harm.
Specialist resources attended to assist, and negotiators attempted to speak to the man who refused to co-operate.
Just before 3.30pm, officers attached to the Tactical Operations Unit (TOU) gained entry to the premises and the armed man rushed at officers with the knife.
Police discharged a taser and less than lethal tactical rounds which were ineffective, before the man was shot.
The man was immediately treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene before he was taken to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition.
A critical incident team from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad will lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
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In other police news, an appeal has been launched to help find a man wanted on an outstanding warrant.
Brandon Holland, aged 25, is wanted on an outstanding warrant with breach of bail related to an alleged domestic violence offence.
Officers attached to Camden Police Area Command have released images of Brandon as inquiries continue to locate him.
Brandon is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 190cm – 195cm tall, of large build, with light brown hair and brown eyes.
He is known to frequent Oran Park among other locations.
Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach but to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
