An armed man was shot dead by police in Daisy Hill, Victoria, after a seven-hour siege that began with reports of gunfire. Police were called to Menzies Drive, attempted to speak with the man, and returned fire when he allegedly shot at them. The man died at the scene. This incident follows several other police shootings in Victoria in recent months, including the deaths of Madeline Margaret Henry and Abdifatah Ahmed.
Police shoot man dead after siege in Victorian town of Daisy Hill
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️An armed man was shot dead by police in Daisy Hill, Victoria, after a seven-hour siege that began with reports of gunfire. Police were called to Menzies Drive, attempted to speak with the man, and returned fire when he allegedly shot at them. The man died at the scene. This incident follows several other police shootings in Victoria in recent months, including the deaths of Madeline Margaret Henry and Abdifatah Ahmed.
Trending- 1 Police called to Menzies Drive about 3pm on Thursday
- 2 Man allegedly fired shots towards police
- 3 Police returned fire just before 10pm
- 4 Madeline Margaret Henry shot dead on 24 May in South Melbourne
- 5 Abdifatah Ahmed shot dead at Footscray on 17 April
- The man died at the scene
- Homicide Squad detectives will investigate with oversight from Professional Standards Command
- The state coroner visited the scene
What: An armed man was shot dead by police following a seven-hour siege.
When: Thursday (siege began about 3pm), just before 10pm (police returned fire), Friday (statement from Victoria police). Published July 4, 2025.
Where: Menzies Drive in Daisy Hill, near Maryborough, Victoria, Australia.
Why: Police were called due to reports of a gun being fired; the man allegedly fired shots towards police, leading them to return fire.
How: Police responded to a call, attempted to negotiate, and then engaged in a standoff with the armed man, ultimately returning fire when shots were allegedly fired at them.