# Woman shot dead by police after Taser fails as she threatens officers with an axe in Adelaide

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/woman-shot-dead-by-police-after-taser-fails-as-she-threatens-officers-with-an-axe-in-adelaide/
- Published: 2026-10-28T19:57:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T20:33:25+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16247055/adelaide-police-shooting.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Police shot dead a woman who threatened officers with an axe in Firle.
- A Taser failed before officers used firearms.
- One officer suffered minor injuries as the incident is investigated.

## Summary

Police shot dead a woman after she threatened officers with an axe at a home in Firle, Adelaide, shortly before 2am on Thursday. Officers first tried to stop her with a Taser, which failed, and then fired their weapons; the incident is under investigation.

Officers gave first aid before paramedics arrived, but the woman died at the scene. One officer suffered minor injuries. Major crime detectives and forensic officers are investigating, and a report will be prepared for the coroner; Gwynne Street remains closed.

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