A critical incident investigation is underway following a police shooting at Darlinghurst.
About 4.40pm (Sunday 17 September 2023), emergency services were called to Chisholm Street at Darlinghurst following a concern for welfare.
On arrival, officers from Surry Hills Police Area Command were allegedly confronted by a 32-year-old man, who was armed with a knife.
The man allegedly approached officers and NSW Ambulance paramedics whilst armed, before a constable discharged their firearm.
The man was treated at the scene before being taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in a stable condition.
A crime scene was established, and a number of residential streets closed.
A critical incident team from Leichhardt Police Area Command will investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident, including the discharge of a police firearm.
The investigation will be subject to an independent review.
