@this-one-time-at-bandcamp wrote:
The Police spokesperson stated that, "A tazer was utilized".............and no witnesses are sure about the number of shots fired.
The police refuse to confirm a taser was used until after an investigation.
Tuesday, 10 February 2015 02:08:45 PM
A critical incident investigation has been launched following the death of a woman during a confrontation with police.
Police were called to the intersection of Cowpasture and Hoxton Park roads at West Hoxton about 11.45am today (Tuesday 10 February 2015).
A woman, who had a knife in her possession, was injured following a confrontation with police.
The woman, who is believed to be in her early twenties, was assessed on site by Ambulance Paramedics but died at the scene.
A critical incident team from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad and assisted by investigators from South West Metropolitan Region will now investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident, including the woman’s actions prior to police intervention and the discharge of a firearm.
That investigation will be overseen by the Professional Standards Command.
All information will be provided to the Coroner who will determine the cause of death and make any findings about the events leading to the woman’s death.
No further details are available at this time; however, police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone who can assist police should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
