The officer shot Shargin Stephens on July 14 last year after he threatened police and members of the public with a long-handled slasher, according to a report released by the authority today. One officer fired his Taser twice at Stephens without effect and another used pepper spray in a last-ditch attempt to stop him. The officer shot Stephens twice from about 5m. Judge Carruthers noted that repeated attempts to stop Stephens were unsuccessful. "The officer who shot Mr Stephens was justified in doing so not only to protect himself, but also to protect the public," he added.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 05, 2017 22:41 UTC