Critical incident declared following man's death - Tumut

Friday, 28 February 2025 06:23:10 PM

A critical incident investigation is underway following the death of a man in the south of the State earlier today.

Just after 2.00pm (Friday 28 February 2025), emergency services were called to Wee Jasper Road at Bombowlee, in the Snowy Mountains area, following reports for a concern for welfare.

Officers attached to Riverina Police Disrtrict Area Command attempted to speak with a man, believed to aged in his 40s, who was seated in a parked car, allegedly armed with a firearm.

The man then discharged the firearm.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man, but he was unable to be revived and died at the scene.

He is yet to be formally identified.

Police established a crime scene and commenced enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

A critical incident team from Murrumbidgee Police District will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The investigation will be subject to an independent review.

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