David Rixon slain in Coledale

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   Police investigating death of police officer David Rixon in Tamworth

Source: Daily Telegraph (1 of 3 photographs)

40 year old Tamworth highway patrol officer David Rixon has been shot and killed in Tamworth this morning. Police say the incident happened around 8am, another man has been injured as well.

Police say Senior Constable Rixon suffered a number of gunshot wounds, during an incident outside a block of units in Lorraine Street, Coledale, he died later in hospital.

Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione has flown into Tamworth this afternoon to speak to the media and offer his condolences to the police officers wife Fiona and family.

"I am terribly saddened to confirm that Senior Constable David Rixon of the Tamworth Highway Patrol was fatally shot this morning undertaking his duties in Tamworth," Commissioner Scipione said.

"We have two alleged offenders in custody.

"40-year-old Senior Constable Rixon joined us in 1990 and has spent time serving in Tamworth, Gunnedah, Waratah, Belmont and Hamilton.

"He is survived by his wife Fiona and six children," he says.

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A crime scene has been established at Lorraine street in Coledale.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Senior Constable Rixon's family and colleagues," Commissioner Scipione said.

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