Cootamundra siege ends after almost 24 hours

Key points

• A nearly 24-hour siege in Cootamundra ended peacefully at about 4.30am on Thursday, October 15. Police were first called to a Parker Street property at about 5am on Wednesday after reports of a gunshot.
• It is understood officers then encountered a man allegedly making threats of self-harm. Tactical police, an armoured BearCat vehicle and specialist negotiators were deployed, and nearby streets were cordoned off.
• NSW Police confirmed the incident was mental health-related.