A police operation is underway in Seven Hills after a man, wanted on an outstanding warrant, was shot dead by police.
About 11.20am today on Tuesday, November 9, officers attached to Blacktown Police Area Command attended a home on Bulah Way, Seven Hills, to conduct inquiries in relation to an outstanding warrant.
When police arrived, they were approached by a man – aged 45 – armed with a knife and an axe.
A physical confrontation ensued and the man was shot by police.
Officers conducted CPR until the arrival of NSW Ambivalence paramedics who worked on the man, but he could not be revived.
A critical incident team from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad will now investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A number of residential streets have been closed with diversions in place.
The investigation will also be subject to an independent review.
No police officers were physically injured during the incident.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.