New South Wales Police shot a 21-year-old man in the stomach after he allegedly pointed a pistol at officers outside a home on Strathmore Place in Glen Alpine, southwest of Sydney, on Thursday afternoon.
Assistant Commissioner Stacey Maloney said police were called about 12:25 p.m. following reports of threats linked to a domestic and family violence incident. Officers from Campbelltown City Police Area Command reached the two-storey house before the man arrived; he allegedly produced a firearm and aimed it at police, prompting one officer to fire a single shot.
Sequence of events
Maloney said the man had called triple-0 himself and told the operator he was heading to his partner’s family home. When he arrived, his partner was inside. Police had no record of prior domestic violence orders involving the couple, but Maloney said the woman appeared to be in shock and was taken to hospital for assessment.
Officers rendered first aid immediately after the shooting until NSW Ambulance paramedics took over. The man was transported in a serious condition. No other injuries were reported.
Critical incident oversight
Police declared a critical incident, established a crime scene and cordoned Strathmore Place near Mountain View Avenue. A Critical Incident Team from Burwood Police Area Command will investigate the circumstances of the shooting, with review by the Professional Standards Command and oversight from the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
Maloney said the man was known to police for minor matters but did not have an extensive criminal history. She told reporters the woman was grateful for the police response, adding that officers may have prevented further harm because the man was armed.
Community context
Glen Alpine sits in the Campbelltown local government area, where domestic violence reporting has been a standing focus for NSW Police and state government funding programs. The shooting occurred about 1.4 kilometres from the site where 23-year-old Marco Tapia was allegedly killed in a mistaken-identity shooting in September, a case that remains before the courts.
Police have not released the names of those involved. Maloney said further details would depend on the critical incident investigation and any future coronial process. For residents, the immediate question is when the cordon will lift and whether additional patrols will be posted while the inquiry continues.
NSW Police encourage anyone experiencing domestic violence to contact local officers or call the statewide helpline. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission publishes updates on critical incidents once initial fact-finding is complete, though that process can take weeks when firearms are involved.