A woman has died after being shot by police during an incident in the Adelaide suburb of Firle early Thursday morning. South Australia Police reported that officers were called to a property on Gwynne Street at approximately 2:00 a.m. following reports of an armed woman. Upon arrival, officers were allegedly threatened by the woman, who was armed with an axe. A police spokesperson stated that officers initially deployed a Taser, but the device was ineffective. The woman was subsequently shot by police. Officers and attending paramedics provided immediate first aid, but the woman died at the scene. Her age has not been released. One police officer sustained minor injuries during the encounter. Detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Branch, along with officers from the Forensic Response Section and representatives from the Internal Investigation Section, are currently at the scene. An investigation into the incident is underway, and a report will be prepared for the coroner. Gwynne Street remains closed to the public as the investigation continues.
Article source: The West Australian | Image credit: The West Australian