Man shot dead after crashing car and allegedly pointing gun at NSW police

Crime By Stephanie Convery and AAP β€’ October 5, 2026, 1:36 AM UTC
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Man shot dead after crashing car and allegedly pointing gun at NSW police
Officers were responding to reports a car had driven into a tree 84km north of Yass on SundayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been shot dead by police in regional New South Wales after allegedly aiming a loaded rifle at officers responding to a...

Officers were responding to reports a car had driven into a tree 84km north of Yass on Sunday

A man has been shot dead by police in regional New South Wales after allegedly aiming a loaded rifle at officers responding to a car crash.

NSW police officers were responding to reports a car had driven into a tree on a road 84km north of Yass at about 2.50pm on Sunday.

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