An Australian Federal Police officer has tragically passed away, after sustaining a gunshot wound inside Melbourne‘s AFP headquarters yesterday.
The shooting occurred just before 6pm last night at the Melbourne HQ on La Trobe Street, and the officer was rushed to the Royal Melbourne Hospital. It’s now been confirmed that the officer died shortly after this.
While details about the incident about being held tightly under wraps, the AFP confirmed the death of the female officer this morning.
In a statement public statement, AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin said this:
“It is with great sadness I can confirm one of our police officers has died in Melbourne as a result of a gunshot wound.Our colleague’s death is not believed to be suspicious.My thoughts are with her loved ones and the broader AFP family who are dealing with the loss of one of our own today. We are offering support to her family and the wider AFP workforce.”
Colvin says the incident will be investigated by Victoria Police, and at this time no further comments will be made out of respect for the officer’s family.
MEDIA STATEMENT: An update from @AFPCommissioner Andrew Colvin on the Melbourne office incident pic.twitter.com/NmEUQItQQv
— AFP National Media (@AFPmedia) February 6, 2017
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the officer.
Source: 9 News.
Photo: Google Maps.
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