Man shot at Campbelltown Train Station charged with intent to injure

The man shot in the stomach by police as he left Campbelltown Railway Station had forgotten his wallet and jumped the barrier before he threatened officers with a 30cm knife, police will allege.

The man shot in the stomach by police as he left Campbelltown Railway Station had forgotten his wallet and jumped the barrier before he threatened officers with a 30cm knife, police will allege.

When four Police Transport Command officers confronted Robert Hampton, 39, over allegedly failing to pay for his train fare from Leumeah on Wednesday afternoon, police claim he began swearing and lashing out at officers, telling them he left his wallet at home and did not own an Opal card.

Hampton on the ground after being shot outside Campbelltown Railway Station.

Police shot Hampton after he allegedly lunged at officers with a knife.

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Dozens of schoolchildren on their way home at the bus exchange watched as Hampton allegedly pulled out the blade wrapped in a hoodie he was carrying and repeatedly lunged at the four officers.

One deployed a Taser that failed to stop him before Hampton was shot once.

Hampton underwent surgery at Liverpool Hospital, where he remains in a critical but stable condition.

On Thursday afternoon he was charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention and travelling without valid ticket.

A bus stop was moved but not train or bus services were disrupted. Picture: AAP

Hampton was refused police bail and is due to appear before Liverpool Local Court on Friday.

“He was (allegedly) swearing profusely and became aggressive,” a police source said.

“He jumped the barriers and tried to make a run for it. Tasers were used but did not work, he was so charged up.”

Witnesses say it was a bloody scene.

Police officers around Hampton after he was shot. Picture: 9 News

A bullet casing lays by a witches hat after the shooting. Picture: TNV

A black bag and first aid kit are among items left scattered on the ground. Picture: TNV

NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Peter Thurtell said the uniformed officers approached Hampton at the train station turnstiles, where he allegedly produced a knife “about 30 centimetres long”.

The incident is being investigated by the homicide squad and overseen by professional standards command, Assistant Commissioner Thurtell said.

“The facts are yet to be determined, that’s why the homicide squad has been brought in,” he said.

“It is concerning that anybody would carry a knife in public. Policing is a dangerous job, we all know that, but the police responded to the incident.

“We are looking after the police welfare. The police are fine and we are doing everything to make sure they stay that way.”

He said the majority of the incident was captured on CCTV.

Police swarmed to Campbelltown Railway Station just before schoolchildren turned up to catch transport home from school. Picture: TNV

An aerial view of the crime scene. Picture: Seven News