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A police officer has been killed in a shooting in Tasmania’s north-west.

According to Tasmania Police, an officer was present at a countryside property on Allison Road in North Motton, approximately 28km from Devonport, when at 11am a member of the public reportedly shot him.

Another police officer then discharged a firearm towards the alleged offender, injuring him.

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A Tasmania Police officer has been killed in a shooting. (File image)(Tasmania Police)

The officer was critically injured in the shooting and died at the scene.

A crime scene has been established.

There is no ongoing threat to the community and police are attending the scene.

“This is a traumatic incident and wellbeing support is being provided to those involved and affected,” Tasmania Police said in a statement.

“As is normal process in any serious incident involving police, a full Professional Standards investigation is underway.”

Tasmania Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirmed the officer’s death in a statement shared on Facebook.

“It is with enormous sadness that I can confirm a Tasmania Police officer has lost their life today in the line of duty,” Rockliff said.

“Tasmania Police will have more to say shortly, however I just wanted to say this. To everyone who had the honour of knowing this officer, especially his family and his colleagues.

“The love of an entire State is with you today. And you will have every possible support made available, as we come to grips with this heartbreaking tragedy.”

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