Woman shot by police at Sydney Hungry Jack's

A woman has been shot dead by police at Hungry Jack's at West Hoxton in Sydney's west.

It's understood the shooting took place in the carpark on Cowpasture Road before midday.

The victim, initially thought to be a teen, is believed to have been in her twenties.

Reports claim the female was armed with a butcher's knife and lunged at police.

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Initial reports claimed she was tased, before being shot, but it's since been revealed a taser was not used.

7News reporter Chris Reason said capsicum spray was used, before she was shot by a young uniformed officer.

There is a very large police presence and the area has been locked down.

Police officers on scene. Photo: 7News

Ambulance are on scene.

A caller to radio station 2GB said that as he was driving past he saw police trying to revive someone on the ground.

What appears to be blood on the grass outside West Hoxton Hungry Jack's. Photo: 7News

A critical incident investigation is underway.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward by calling Crime Stoppers on

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