Tasmanian police officer shot dead at rural property in state’s north-west

A Tasmanian police officer was shot dead while attending a residential property in North Motton as part of routine duties. Another officer fired at the alleged offender, who then surrendered. The officer died at the scene, while the alleged offender was not seriously injured. A professional standards investigation is underway, and the coroner has been notified.

1. 1 Monday, around 11 am: Police officers attended a residential property on Allison Road in North Motton.
2. 2 An officer was shot as they approached the house.
3. 3 Another officer fired towards the alleged offender, who surrendered.
4. 4 The shot officer died at the scene.
5. 5 Monday afternoon: Police remained at the scene.
6. 6 Coroner notified and attending the scene.
7. 7 Professional standards investigation underway.

• Death of a police officer
• Alleged offender surrendered
• Ongoing police investigation (professional standards investigation)
• Community urged to avoid the area
• Wellbeing support provided to those involved and affected