Emergency services have been called to reports of a shooting at Quakers Hill Police Station, in Sydney’s north-west.
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Assistant Commissioner Clifford said police were still trying to establish the man’s identity and why he had come to the police station.
Channel 9 news reported the man was shot in the shoulder.
A NSW Police statement said a critical incident investigation had been launched following the death of a man during a confrontation with police.
The man, believed to be aged in his 40s, is yet to be identified, but police say Tuesday’s incident at Quakers Hill police station is not believed to be terrorism related.
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that a CareFlight helicopter landed near the shooting scene just after 11am, while a police helicopter was also circling the area.
A NSW Police spokeswoman said a police operation was underway at the station.
Police have confirmed shots have been fired.
Bus routes 752 and T72 are diverting away from Pearce Road and Lalor Road.
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They entered the police station with a stretcher before exiting without a patient some time later.
