Unarmed man shot by junior police officer
An unarmed man was shot three times by a junior police officer in Sydney's west. The incident occurred on June 26, 2026, and is currently being reported. The details of the shooting are still emerging, and an investigation is likely to follow.
- ▪The man was shot three times by a junior police officer.
- ▪The incident occurred in Sydney's west.
- ▪The man was unarmed at the time of the shooting.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/national/unarmed-man-shot-by-junior-police-officer-20260626-p60ad9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:56:02 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-06-26T01:59:29.453Z |
| Last seen | 2026-06-26T01:59:29.453Z |
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