Police have shot dead a woman who threatened officers with an axe in Adelaide’s inner-eastern suburbs. 

Officers were confronted by the armed woman when they arrived at the Gwynne Street address at Firle shortly before 2am on Thursday.

Police attempted to use a Taser to subdue the woman, but when it failed to work, opened fire. 

Officers rendered first aid before paramedics arrived at the scene, but the woman died from her injuries.

A police officer also suffered minor injuries during the shooting.

A major police presence remains at the scene as major crime detectives launched an investigation.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Neighbours woken by the early-morning commotion in the usually-quiet street told Sunrise they heard police shouting at the woman to come out of the house moments before the shooting.

A woman who threatened officers with an axe has been shot dead in Adelaide

A police officer also suffered minor injuries during the shooting

Gwynne Street in Firle in Adelaide’s inner-east remains blocked off by Thursday morning

Gwynne Street is expected to remain closed for much of the morning, with motorists advised to avoid the area.

South Australian Police are expected to provide an update later on Thursday. 

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