Police fatally shoot woman after she allegedly threatened them with axe
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A woman has been shot dead by police in eastern Adelaide after allegedly threatening officers with an axe.
Events began about 2am on Thursday when police were called to a property on Gwynne Street in Firle over reports the woman was wielding the axe.
A woman has been shot dead by police in eastern Adelaide on Thursday, October 29 after allegedly threatening officers with an axe. 9News Adelaide
Officers confronted her before she allegedly threatened them.
“During the incident, police deployed a Taser, which was ineffective. Police then discharged a firearm, striking the woman,” South Australia Police said in a statement.
Police rendered first aid to the woman until paramedics arrived. She died at the scene.
An officer suffered minor injuries during the incident.
Detectives, police forensic experts and Internal Investigation Section officers are at the scene.
A crime scene remains in place outside an Adelaide home after police shot dead a woman who allegedly threatened officers with an axe. 9News Adelaide
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Gwynne Street remains closed while investigations continue, and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Police will provide more information later on Thursday.
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