A Tasmanian police officer has been killed after a shooting in the state’s north-west.
Police said officers attended a residential property on Allison Road in North Motton at about 11am on Monday in relation to “routine duties”. They alleged a member of the public shot an officer as they approached the house.
Police say another officer consequently fired towards the alleged offender, who then surrendered to police.
North Motton, a small rural township of around 400 people, is located 28 kilometres west of Devonport.
The police officer who was shot was critically injured and died at the scene, according to police. The alleged offender was not seriously injured.
Police said there was no ongoing threat to the public, but urged community members to avoid the area. Police remained at the scene on Monday afternoon.
“This is a traumatic incident and wellbeing support is being provided to those involved and affected,” police said.
“As is normal process in any serious incident involving police, a full professional standards investigation is underway.”
The coroner was notified and was attending the scene.