South Australian police commissioner says officers allegedly threatened by man at Craigburn Farm took ‘action necessary to protect themselves’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice have shot and killed a 40-year-old man in Adelaide after they said he confronted officers with a knife during a mental health episode.South Australian police shot the man at his home in the suburb of Craigburn Farm in the early hours of Tuesday morning after they said they were called to reports he was allegedly self-harming.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Author : Catie McLeod
Publish date : 2025-01-07 01:55:00
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‘Extensive’ inquiry after police shoot and kill man in Adelaide during mental health incident
