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AN investigation has been launched after police shot dead a man in Taree overnight.
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About 1.15pm Wednesday police were called to a home on Robertson Street after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man at the property.
Police tried to speak with a 40-year-old man, believed to be armed with a knife.
Instead he stayed inside the house for a number of hours while police negotiators attempted to speak with him.
Specialist tactical police, who forced open the door of the house after 10.15pm, were challenged by the man who, they said, was armed with a large knife.
A taser and other tactical options were used but proved ineffective, and the man was shot.
After being treated by paramedics at the scene, the man was taken to Manning Base Hospital, where he died a short time later.
A critical incident investigation team from the homicide squad will now investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation will be subject to independent review.
All information will be provided to the coroner who will determine the cause of death and make any findings about the events leading to the shooting.
Specialist forensic officers will examine the crime scene.
No further details are available at this time; however, police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.