A critical incident investigation has been declared after a 21 year old man allegedly armed with a firearm was shot by police during an incident near Campbelltown just hours ago.
Assistant Commissioner Stacey Maloney, Commander of South West Metropolitan Region, will address the media at 4pm today outside Campbelltown Police Station in Queen Street.
Police say that they were called to a home on Strathmore Place, near Mountain View Avenue, Glen Alpine, at around 1225pm following reports a man had allegedly made threats.
Officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command attended and were met with a 21-year-old man allegedly armed with a firearm.
A confrontation with police occurred resulting in the man with the pistol being shot.
Officers immediately rendered first aid on the 21-year-old before NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and continued to treat him.
He was then taken to hospital for further treatment in a serious condition.
No other injuries were reported during the incident.
A crime scene has been established and a Critical Incident Team from Burwood Police Area Command 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).
