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Epoch Times
26-05-2025
- Epoch Times
‘Do or Die': Union Responds to Fatal Police Shooting
A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a 'do or die' situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. Related Stories 5/19/2025 4/27/2025 'This is what our [police] members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life,' he said. 'There's no magic wand for situations like this. 'When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die.' Victorian Minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. 'Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away,' he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting.
The Advertiser
25-05-2025
- The Advertiser
'Do or die': union responds to fatal police shooting
A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting. A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting. A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting. A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
'Do or die': union responds to fatal police shooting
A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting.
Perth Now
25-05-2025
- Perth Now
'Do or die': union responds to fatal police shooting
A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting.
Sydney Morning Herald
27-04-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney police officer charged with making false complaints against other cops
A Sydney police officer has been accused of making false domestic violence complaints against colleagues and misusing Crime Stoppers. Police seized several electronic devices from the home of 25-year-old Jemma Hoban, a serving NSW police officer with the South West Metropolitan Region, during a raid on her Campbelltown home on November 29 last year. Two months earlier, officers attached to the Professional Standards Command (PSC) had established Strike Force Potsdam to investigate reports of alleged false complaints made by Hoban. The PSC is a specialist command that is responsible for setting standards for performance, conduct and integrity within NSW Police. Following further investigations and forensic examinations of Hoban's devices, police served her a court attendance notice on Thursday. They charged her with knowingly providing false or misleading information regarding police conduct. Loading According to police sources not authorised to speak publicly, Hoban allegedly put in false complaints against fellow cops, including domestic violence allegations, and misused Crime Stoppers. Police said in a statement that Hoban's employment status is under review. Under the Police Act 1990, knowingly making a false complaint or giving false or misleading information during the investigation of a complaint is punishable by up to one year in jail.
