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Tasmanian police officer shot dead in North Motton named as Constable Keith Anthony Smith
Tasmania's police commissioner has named the officer fatally shot on Monday while on duty as Constable Keith Anthony Smith, a 25-year veteran of the police service.
Constable Smith, 57, was shot dead while taking part in "routine duties" at a rural property at North Motton property in the state's north-west.
"Keith was a respected and committed officer, and his loss will be deeply felt across our policing family and the wider community," Commissioner Donna Adams said.
"My heart goes out to Keith's wife and family. We will be supporting them in every way we can during this incredibly difficult time."
Constable Smith was shot by the resident of the home as he approached to execute a court-ordered warrant to repossess the house.
Special Operations Group (SOG) police who were in attendance shot the man in the hand, after which he surrendered, police said.
Constable Smith died at the scene.
The family of Constable Smith has asked for privacy at this time.
