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Woman Dead, Man Injured in Police Shooting in South Melbourne

  • Police shot a 34-year-old woman dead and injured a 26-year-old man in South Melbourne around 5pm on Saturday after a vehicle collision during an arrest attempt.
  • Officers responded to reports of a man armed with a machete on Cecil Street, and during the arrest a car was driven at a police officer who was struck.
  • The injured officer was seriously hurt but survived, the male passenger was wounded with non-life-threatening injuries, and an active crime scene was established near Park and Dow Streets.
  • Residents heard multiple loud bangs described as gunshots, and Victoria Police confirmed the shooting and ongoing investigations by homicide detectives and the Professional Standards Command.
  • The fatal shooting led to a large emergency presence and a criminal investigation, with police urging witnesses to come forward as standard procedure after such incidents.
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The Age broke the news in Australia on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
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