Adelaide man is shot dead after threatening cops with a knife

By HARRISON CHRISTIAN, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA

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A man has died after being shot by police in a southern Adelaide suburb early on Tuesday morning.

SA Police said they were called to a home on Highfield Drive, Craigburn Farm, just after midnight after reports a man was harming himself.

They went into the home to speak to the 40-year-old, but he allegedly threatened officers with a knife, a spokesperson said.

'Police deployed a taser which was unsuccessful, the man continued to threaten patrols with the knife.

'Police then discharged their firearms, incapacitating the man. Paramedics worked on the occupant before he was transported to hospital where he sadly died. 

'There were no injuries to police.'

Detectives were at the scene on Tuesday morning investigating the circumstances of the death.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.  

SA Police said they were called to a home on Highfield Drive, Craigburn Farm, just after midnight after reports a man was harming himself

SA Police said they were called to a home on Highfield Drive, Craigburn Farm, just after midnight after reports a man was harming himself

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