50-year-old woman in Melbourne, Australia shot by police after allegedly approaching with a knife in Penders Park.

50-year-old woman in Melbourne, Australia was shot by police after allegedly approaching officers with a kitchen knife in Penders Park, Thornbury. Police challenged her to drop the knife, deployed capsicum spray, and fired one shot when she allegedly ran towards them. The woman was arrested and taken to the hospital for treatment. Investigation by Armed Crime Squad detectives will be overseen by Professional Standards Command.

June 16, 2024
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