Around 5:50pm last night, police received reports of a man threating residents with a firearm in the vicinity of Somerville Gardens, Parap.

Police deployed to the area and the man returned to his residence along Somerville Gardens, refusing to leave.  

Police negotiators deployed with the assistance of the Territory Response Group and a cordon was established around the unit.

The man allegedly exited his unit with the firearm when an attending officer discharged one shot in his direction before the man re-entered his unit with the firearm.

After pro-longed negotiations the man was safely apprehended by police at around 5am after exiting his residence.

He is currently receiving a health assessment and no injuries have been reported and there is no risk to the public.

Initial information indicates the discharge of the police firearm was done in accordance with policy and training.

The firearm discharge is being investigated as a Serious Custody Incident and will be investigated by the Professional Standards Command.

Deputy Commissioner Dole said “This incident highlights the risks faced every day by our officers. I support the actions of the members in keeping the public safe in difficult and dangerous circumstances.”