NSW Police officer shot and killed

Two men have been arrested after a New South Wales police officer was gunned down in Tamworth this morning.

The 41-year-old highway patrol officer died at Tamworth Base Hospital a short time after being shot outside an apartment building in Lorraine Street, West Tamworth, just before 8am.

Nine News understands the officer was at the address for a routine check.

Police apprehended an injured man, who is currently under police guard in hospital, while a second suspect was captured after a short search.

A crime scene has been established and a Critical Incident Investigation team has been formed to investigate the shooting.

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