Armed man shot dead by police officer

Police say officers responding to reports of a domestic violence-related incident were threatened by the man, who was reportedly armed with a knife.

A Taser was deployed before a police officer discharged his firearm.

Officers rendered first aid before the man was treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics, but he later died in Liverpool Hospital.

A critical incident team comprised of officers from the Homicide Squad will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the discharge of the firearm.

That investigation will be subject to independent review.