Police shoot dead man armed with bow and arrow in NSW

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Source: theguardian.com
Police shoot dead man armed with bow and arrow in NSW

The incident at Gunnedah near Tamworth is the third fatality involving police in the state this year

A man armed with a bow and arrow has been shot dead by police in New South Wales as they carried out a welfare check – the third fatality involving officers this year.

Authorities attended the man’s house in Gunnedah near Tamworth on Friday at 1.40pm after receiving a call about concerns for his welfare.

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