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Otago Daily Times
31-07-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Man shot dead after severing sister's arm: Vic police
A man has been shot dead by police after allegedly severing his sister's arm during an attack which left her in a coma with life-threatening injuries. Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Russell Barrett said the altercation was reported to police by the pair's mother and took place at a home in Yarra Junction, 55km east of Melbourne, on Wednesday evening. Police heard screaming coming from inside the home shortly after arriving at the scene. "They then entered the bedroom and were confronted by a female who appeared to be unconscious and appeared to have a limb that was partially severed, being strangled by a man," Mr Barrett told reporters on Thursday. Officers deployed their Tasers three times in an attempt to stop the assault, but the man continued to strangle his sister, Mr Barrett said. An officer discharged their firearm, fatally shooting the man. "This is tragic, it's every police officer's nightmare," Mr Barrett said. "Both police officers are distressed. They understand the realities of their job ... but it's not what they come to work to do." The woman was flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where she remains in a coma with life-threatening injuries. Mr Barrett said homicide detectives and forensic examiners remain at the scene, which he described as "graphic and dramatic". He confirmed a sword was also found inside the home. Premier Jacinta Allan described the shooting as distressing and said her thoughts were with the family. "They're going to be deeply, deeply traumatised by this tragedy," she said. The man is known to police through his medical condition. State Coroner John Cain attended the scene on Wednesday night. Homicide Squad detectives will investigate the matter with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as is standard procedure for a fatal police shooting.
Perth Now
31-07-2025
- Perth Now
Cops shoot brother dead after alleged attack on sister
A man has been shot dead by police after allegedly severing his sister's arm during an attack, with the victim in a coma with life-threatening injuries. Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Russell Barrett said the altercation was reported to police by the pair's mother and took place at a home in Yarra Junction, 55km east of Melbourne, on Wednesday evening. Police heard screaming coming from inside the home shortly after arriving at the scene. "They then entered the bedroom and were confronted by a female who appeared to be unconscious and appeared to have a limb that was partially severed, being strangled by a man," Mr Barrett told reporters on Thursday. Officers deployed their Tasers three times in an attempt to stop the assault, but the man continued to strangle his sister, Mr Barrett said. An officer discharged their firearm, fatally shooting the man. "This is tragic, it's every police officer's nightmare," Mr Barrett said. "Both police officers are distressed. They understand the realities of their job ... but it's not what they come to work to do." The woman was flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where she remains in a coma with life-threatening injuries. Mr Barrett said homicide detectives and forensic examiners remain at the scene, which he described as "graphic and dramatic". He confirmed a sword was also found inside the home. Premier Jacinta Allan described the shooting as distressing and said her thoughts were with the family. "They're going to be deeply, deeply traumatised by this tragedy," she said. The man is known to police through his medical condition. State Coroner John Cain attended the scene on Wednesday night. Homicide Squad detectives will investigate the matter with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as is standard procedure for a fatal police shooting. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) Lifeline 13 11 14 Men's Referral Service 1300 766 491
ABC News
30-07-2025
- ABC News
Police shoot dead man assaulting woman
Police have shot dead a man at a property east of Melbourne. Police said two officers attended an address on Warburton Highway, in Yarra Junction, at about 5:30pm on Wednesday following reports a man was assaulting a woman. When they arrived, the officers saw a man assaulting a woman, police said. As a result of the confrontation, one of the police officers fired their gun. Ambulance crews were called to the scene but the man could not be revived. The woman was taken by air ambulance to hospital and is being treated for serious injuries. The man and woman involved are believed to have been known to each other. State Coroner John Cain visited the crime scene on Wednesday night. Homicide Squad detectives will now investigate the matter with oversight from the Professional Standards Command, as is standard procedure for a fatal police shooting. Police are expected to hold a press conference about the incident on Thursday morning. Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Daily Mail
30-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Fatal police shooting unfolds in Victoria - as woman is rushed to hospital with serious injuries
A man has been shot dead during a confrontation with police. Officers were called to Yarra Junction in Melbourne after members of the public reported a man assaulting a woman on Warburton Highway at 5.30pm Wednesday. Two officers arrived at a property where they witnessed the assault taking place, Victorian Police said. One officer discharged their firearm after a confrontation broke out between themselves and the man. Paramedics were immediately called to the scene but the man could not be revived and was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman was taken to hospital via air ambulance where she is being treated for serious injuries. Police believe the man and woman were known to each other prior to the incident. Homicide Squad detectives are now investigating the matter with oversight from Professional Standards Command. Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident or who could provide further information to contact Crime Stoppers.
News.com.au
21-07-2025
- News.com.au
Investigation launched after man dies while in police custody at Traralgon home
A man has died after being arrested at his home in Victoria's south-east, with police now probing the incident. Police were called to Moore St in Traralgon shortly before 1am on Sunday, following reports of a man acting erratically. The 41-year-old man was arrested out the front of his home and put into police custody. He became unresponsive a short time later. Attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful and he died at the scene. Neighbour Gino Tripodi told the ABC he was trying to get home when the incident unfolded. 'Not knowing what exactly happened in the street, it just unfolded as I was talking to police at the end of the street,' he said. 'I feel for the guy and his family, condolences to them.' He claimed the man was known for his erratic behaviour, and praised emergency crews for their efforts to help him. An investigation has been launched into the man's death, with the exact circumstances yet to be determined. 'Detectives from the Homicide Squad will investigate the incident with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as per standard practice where someone dies after being taken into police custody,' police said.
