Man dies after confrontation with police at Newport; critical incident investigation underway, NSW

A critical incident investigation is underway following the death of a man during a confrontation with police at Newport overnight.

Police were called to a home on Belinda Place, Newport about 1.50am (Thursday 28 April 2022), following reports of a domestic incident.

Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended and attempted to speak with a 39-year-old man before a confrontation took place.

Two officers discharged their firearms, with the man sustaining critical injuries. He died at the scene.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is underway.

A critical incident team will now investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The investigation will also be subject to independent review.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

/Public Release. View in full here.