Christchurch man faces weapon charge after fatal Bryndwr police shooting

A 47-year-old man has been charged over a family harm-related incident before the fatal shooting of a woman by police in Christchurch.

Police were called to a residential address in Clyde Rd, Bryndwr, around 11pm on August 13.

“Officers arrived at the address a short time later and a woman ran from the house, followed by a man armed with a knife,” Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill said the morning after the incident.

“Believing the woman to be at risk of imminent serious harm, police shot the man, critically injuring him.

“The woman subsequently picked up the knife and threatened police.

“Officers appealed for her to put the weapon down, but she instead moved forward. She was also shot, sustaining critical injuries.

“Immediate medical assistance was provided to the woman but tragically she passed away a short time later.”

The injured man was taken to hospital in critical condition.

Police said on Tuesday evening the man has been summonsed to appear in Christchurch District Court on November 13.

He has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

A critical incident investigation over the shooting continues.