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Man shot by police in Sydney allegedly pointed gun at officers

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  • Police have shot a 21-year-old man in the stomach in Glen Alpine, in Sydney's south-west, after an alleged domestic violence incident. Officers attended a home around midday on Thursday after reports of threats, and police allege the man pointed a pistol at them.
  • A woman at the house was taken to hospital in shock, while the man, who is in serious condition, was treated at the scene before being transported to hospital.
  • A critical incident has been declared, a crime scene established, and an independent review by the Professional Standards Command, overseen by the LECC, will follow.
Man shot by police in Sydney allegedly pointed gun at officers
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