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

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What happened

Officers were responding to reports a car had driven into a tree 84km north of Yass on Sunday Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has been shot dead by police in regional New South Wales after allegedly aiming a loaded…

Key facts

  • Officers were responding to reports a car had driven into a tree 84km north of Yass on Sunday Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has been shot dead by police in regional New South Wales after allegedly aiming a loaded…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:31:24 UTC.

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