Tasmanian Officer Fatally Shot During Routine Call-Out

The alleged shooter was taken into custody without serious injuries.
Tasmanian Officer Fatally Shot During Routine Call-Out
Police tape at Franklin Wharf in Hobart, Tasmania of Australia on Jan. 30, 2024. AAP Image/Ethan James
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A Tasmanian police officer has been killed in a shooting while attending a property in the state’s north-west.

According to Tasmania Police, the shooting occurred late on June 16 morning on Allison Road in North Motton.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].