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Man shot by police at partner's family home in Sydney's south-west domestic violence incident

Police say officers may have saved the woman's life as they confronted the 21-year-old allegedly armed with a pistol at Glen Alpine

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A 21-year-old man is in hospital in a serious condition after being shot by police at his partner's family home in Sydney's south-west, in what authorities say was a domestic violence incident where officers potentially saved the woman's life.

Police were called to a home on Strathmore Place in Glen Alpine about 12:25pm on Thursday following reports a man was making threats. Officers arrived to find a 21-year-old man allegedly armed with a pistol.

Assistant Commissioner Stacey Maloney said the man was the partner of a woman whose family lived at the address, and there had been no previous domestic violence incidents or apprehended violence orders. The woman was taken to hospital "in a state of shock", Maloney said.

"There were police cars out the front so he would have had some idea that police were in attendance, so ultimately, the police were quite brave in confronting this individual," Maloney said.

A confrontation ensued during which the man was shot once in the stomach. Officers immediately provided first aid before paramedics took over. The man was taken to hospital in a serious condition. No other injuries were reported.

Police tape surrounded the home on Thursday afternoon, where discarded pyjamas and a pair of slippers were seen on the front lawn. Personal items were also strewn across the property as officers led two men away in an unmarked police car.

Maloney said the officers involved had responded appropriately in line with their training and are being provided welfare support.

A critical incident has been declared, which is standard procedure for police shootings. A crime scene has been established and the Critical Incident Team from Burwood Police Area Command will investigate, with oversight from the Professional Standards Command and the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.

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Analysis

Why This Matters

  • This incident highlights the high-risk nature of domestic violence callouts for police, where officers must make split-second decisions in unpredictable situations
  • The case will be subject to multiple layers of scrutiny, including an independent police investigation and oversight from the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission
  • Community confidence in police use of force in domestic violence contexts is a sensitive issue, particularly given the proximity to a recent fatal police shooting in the same area

Background

A critical incident investigation is automatically declared for any police shooting in New South Wales. Investigations are conducted by a different police area command to ensure independence, then reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and overseen by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission. The Glen Alpine home is about 1.4 kilometres northwest of where 23-year-old Marco Tapia was allegedly shot dead in a case of mistaken identity on September 1, though police have not drawn any connection between the two incidents.

Key Perspectives

NSW Police: Assistant Commissioner Stacey Maloney said officers acted bravely and in line with their training, arriving at the home before the man and potentially saving the woman's life. She described domestic violence callouts as "dynamic" and "unpredictable." The community: Residents in Glen Alpine, already shaken by the nearby fatal police shooting two months ago, now face another critical incident involving police use of force in their neighbourhood. Oversight bodies: The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission will independently oversee the investigation, ensuring accountability and transparency in the police response.

What to Watch

  • The condition of the 21-year-old man in hospital and potential charges once he is well enough to be interviewed
  • The woman's welfare and whether further support or protection measures are put in place
  • The outcome of the LECC oversight and any recommendations for changes to police domestic violence response protocols

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12 claims in this story checked against 2 sources: 9 supported.

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  1. Partly supportedThe incident was a domestic-violence incident.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “Man shot by police at partner’s family home in alleged DV incident.”
  2. SupportedThe man was shot by police at his partner’s family home in Sydney’s south-west.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “Man shot by police at partner’s family home in alleged DV incident.”
  3. SupportedAssistant Commissioner Stacey Maloney said police potentially saved the woman’s life.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Stacey Maloney said the man was the partner of a woman whose family lived at the address, and there had been no previous domestic violence incidents or apprehended violence orders. The woman was taken to hospital “in a state of shock”, Maloney said, adding police potentially saved her life.”
  4. SupportedThe 21-year-old was allegedly armed with a pistol.7NEWS: “Officers arrived to find a 21-year-old man allegedly armed with a pistol.”
  5. SupportedMaloney said, “There were police cars out the front so he would have had some idea that police were in attendance, so ultimately, the police were quite brave in confronting this individual,”Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: ““There were police cars out the front so he would have had some idea that police were in attendance, so ultimately, the police were quite brave in confronting this individual,” Maloney said.”
  6. SupportedPolice were called to Strathmore Place in Glen Alpine about 12:25pm on Thursday.7NEWS: “Emergency services were called to Strathmore Pl near Mountain View Ave in Glen Alpine about 12.25pm on Thursday following reports a man had made threats.”
  7. Reports differOfficers arrived and found the 21-year-old man at the home.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “Officers arrived at the home before her partner did.”
  8. SupportedThe woman was taken to hospital “in a state of shock”.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “The woman was taken to hospital “in a state of shock”, Maloney said”
  9. SupportedThe man was shot once in the stomach.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “The man was shot once in the stomach.”
  10. Partly supportedPersonal items were strewn across the property.7NEWS: “Personal items were seen strewn across the front lawn while officers led two men away from the property in an unmarked police car.”
  11. SupportedDeclaring a critical incident is standard procedure for police shootings.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “A critical incident has been declared, which is standard procedure for shootings involving police.”
  12. SupportedA Critical Incident Team from Burwood Police Area Command will investigate, with oversight from the Professional Standards Command and the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.7NEWS: “A crime scene has been established, with a Critical Incident Team from Burwood Police Area Command investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The investigation will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command, with oversighted from the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).”

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Written by June Katz on the Australia & local desk. Claims checked by Ines Fairley, verification. Read for legal risk by Marcus Hale, legal. Edited by Angus Burke, chief sub.

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