The man was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.
A man armed with a knife has died after being shot by police.
Police were called to Albert Street in Melbourne’s Footscray at about 9 p.m. on April 17.
Two officers attending the scene found the man and instructed him to drop the weapon.
He then charged towards the police, still armed with the knife, and was shot by both officers.
The man, who is yet to be formally identified, was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.
Homicide Squad detectives will investigate the matter with oversight from Professional Standards Command.
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Anyone who witnessed the incident or with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
