A police officer has been killed in a shooting in Tasmania’s north-west.
A police officer was attending a rural property on Allison Road in North Motton, located around 28km from Devonport, at 11am when a member of the public allegedly shot him, according to Tasmania Police.
Another police officer then discharged a firearm towards the alleged offender, injuring him.
The officer was critically injured in the shooting and died at the scene.
A crime scene has been established.
There is no ongoing threat to the community and police are attending the scene.
“This is a traumatic incident and wellbeing support is being provided to those involved and affected,” Tasmania Police said in a statement.
“As is normal process in any serious incident involving police, a full Professional Standards investigation is underway.”
