Tasmania police officer shot dead, another injured on regional property

A police officer has died in a shooting incident in Tasmania’s north. Image / Google Maps

A police officer has been shot dead at a regional property in Tasmania’s north.

Tasmania Police said two officers attended the rural property on Allison Road in North Motton near Ulverstone about 11am on Monday “in relation to routine duties”.

“A member of the public allegedly shot a police officer as the officer approached the house,” a Tasmania Police statement said.

“Another police officer consequently discharged their firearm towards the alleged offender, who then surrendered to police.

“The police officer was critically injured and died at the scene. The alleged offender was not seriously injured.”

The male officer died at the scene.

A Tasmania Police spokesman told NewsWire the alleged offender was injured during the incident.

“There is no ongoing threat to the wider community,” the spokesman said.

A crime scene has been established, and Allison Road is currently manned by police at the intersections of Walkers Road, Preston Road and Saltmarsh Road.

“This is a traumatic incident and wellbeing support is being provided to those involved and affected,” Tasmania Police said.

A full Professional Standards investigation is under way, as is standard in a shooting involving a police officer.

The coroner has been notified and is attending the scene.