Police claim the woman, 47, threatened officers with an axe before barricading herself inside an apartment where she was later Tasered
A woman has died after being Tasered byPolice were called to a Newcastle unit at about 12.30pm on Thursday following reports a woman was threatening people with a weapon.
The 47-year-old allegedly threatened officers when they arrived, before barricading herself inside a unit. Specialist tactical officers were called to assist with negotiations before police were able to enter the property several hours later.“Police were able to gain entry to the property about 9.45pm,” the force said in a statement.
“Police used a number of tactical options to take the woman into custody including the use of a Taser.” The woman was taken to John Hunter hospital where she later died, police said. A crime scene was established and the homicide squad was investigating.
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