Police say a 53-year-old man pointed a gun at officers, who then shot him in the leg at Ingleside

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A 53-year-old man has died in hospital after New South Wales police shot him in the leg when he pointed a shotgun at them.

Police said they were called to a property in Ingleside, on Sydney’s northern beaches, shortly after 9.30pm on Saturday to respond to reports of a domestic violence-related incident.

Officers spoke with the man who was allegedly armed with a shotgun. He pointed it at the officers, who then shot him in the leg, NSW police said.

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Police applied first aid and paramedics attended the Mona Vale Road home, taking the man to Royal North Shore hospital. However, he was later declared deceased.

“A crime scene has been established at the home which will be examined by specialist forensic officers,” the police said.

A police spokeswoman said the attending officers were wearing cameras.

The police homicide squad has launched a critical incident investigation into the confrontation, and the man’s death has been referred to the coroner.

NSW police said there was an unconnected social event happening on the same property, which News Corp reported was an engagement party.

It was unclear whether the man – who reportedly lived in a separate building at the back – had any relationship with the people holding the party.