Man stabs woman in home invasion, later shot dead by police

A man armed with a chainsaw and knife broke into a home in Tuncurry and stabbed a 28-year-old woman before fleeing and carjacking vehicles. Police later shot him dead after he confronted officers; police believe he was in a de facto relationship with the woman and are examining domestic violence.

• Tuncurry, Australia
• Feb 6, 2026
• Severity 4 of 5 — Physical assault causing injury