A man is dead following a critical incident at Hamlyn Terrace.
According to NSW Police, officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police tracked two men to a fire trail just after 9am on Thursday, October 15, following an earlier pursuit of a stolen vehicle.
Officers arrived to find a stolen land cruiser alight, before two men fled into nearby bushland and onto a rural property along Minnesota Rd, where they were confronted by officers.
Police allege one of the men pointed a firearm at an officer before multiple officers fired shots, killing him.
Police have not yet made the deceased’s identity known to the public.
The other man managed to elude police and remained at large for around 72 hours before he was arrested at a home in Springfield just after 6:30pm on Sunday, October 18.
He was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV), stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (domestic), and two outstanding warrants.
His matter is now before the courts.
A critical incident team from the Homicide Squad is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
That investigation will be subject to independent review.
All information will be provided to the Coroner who will determine the cause of death and make any findings about the events leading up to the man’s death.
Speaking to media following the incident, Northern Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell, said he supported the actions of the officers involved.
“From my briefing, my view is very clear, police have acted professionally.
“In fact, I believe their actions have been very courageous considering the actions of the offender.
“Having a double barrel firearm pointed at you, fear of life, there can be no more strenuous position for a police officer to be placed into,” AC Mitchell said.
Dilon Luke