The officer, whose name has not been disclosed to respect family privacy, attended the property with a senior sergeant when he was shot while approaching the house from his vehicle. A second officer responded by returning fire, injuring the assailant, who later surrendered and sought medical treatment for his injury.
Tasmania Police Commissioner Donna Adams expressed her shock and sorrow at the incident, emphasizing the risks faced by police officers in their line of duty. She described the fallen officer as a dedicated servant of the community with a commendable 25-year career. In light of the tragedy, the police have established a crime scene and are conducting thorough investigations while offering support to those affected by the incident.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff also conveyed condolences, recognizing the profound loss felt across the state. The shooting underscores Australia's low incidence of gun violence, attributed to the country's strict firearm legislation instituted after the tragic Port Arthur massacre in 1996.
Tasmania Police Commissioner Donna Adams expressed her shock and sorrow at the incident, emphasizing the risks faced by police officers in their line of duty. She described the fallen officer as a dedicated servant of the community with a commendable 25-year career. In light of the tragedy, the police have established a crime scene and are conducting thorough investigations while offering support to those affected by the incident.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff also conveyed condolences, recognizing the profound loss felt across the state. The shooting underscores Australia's low incidence of gun violence, attributed to the country's strict firearm legislation instituted after the tragic Port Arthur massacre in 1996.
