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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 13 Feb, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Man dies after killing son at cricket ground A man who killed his 11-year-old son at a cricket ground south-east of Melbourne yesterday, has died in hospital after being shot by police at the scene. Homicide detectives have spoken to several children who saw the boy die and police shoot his father. Officers opened fired on the man, shooting him in the chest, after he threatened them with a knife at the Tyabb cricket oval. The man, in his 50s, was flown to Melbourne's Alfred Hospital, where he died overnight. The man's son was found dead in the park with significant head injuries, but police would not say how the boy was killed. 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More » WA coral reef decimated by marine heatwave: study 20 per cent of world's bird species found in cities Scientists to map genome of medieval English King Richard III Family coincidence offers hope to man diagnosed with deadly tumour Environment More Environment » WA coral reef decimated by marine heatwave: study By environment and science reporter Jake Sturmer Ancient coral off Western Australia's Pilbara coast has been decimated and bleached by marine heatwaves, scientists say. More » Palmer's company not prosecuted over toxins in reef park Tamar Valley pulp mill lacks interested investors, campaigner says E10 consumers missing out on full ethanol discount: report Australian scientists find explanation for pause in global warming About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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