A critical incident investigation has been declared after a man allegedly armed with a firearm was shot by police during an incident in Sydney’s southwest today.
About 12.25pm (Thursday 22 October 2026), police were called to a home on Strathmore Place, near Mountain View Avenue, Glen Alpine, following reports a man had allegedly made threats.
Officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command attended and were met with a 21-year-old man allegedly armed with a firearm.
A confrontation with police occurred resulting in the man with the pistol being shot.
Officers immediately rendered first aid on the 21-year-old before NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and continued to treat him.
He was then taken to Hospital and is in a serious condition for further treatment.
No other injuries were reported during the incident.
A crime scene has been established and a Critical Incident Team from Burwood Police Area Command will lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
