EXCLUSIVE
A man who allegedly stole a car belonging to a Labor MP’s husband before being shot in the neck by police has died, as his mother laments he was “more than just a car thief”.
Father-of-three Brendon Liebe was shot in the head in western Sydney when police opened fire on an allegedly stolen car he and another man were traveling in as it sped towards them last Friday.
Karen McKeown, state member for Penrith, called police when she realized her home had been broken into and her husband Brendan’s car was missing that morning.
Police followed the car’s tracking device to a parking lot beneath an apartment block on Lane Street in Wentworthville, where they allegedly found the men inside the vehicle.
The men allegedly drove the stolen car toward five officers, before three of them opened fire.
Liebe was shot in the head, leaving him in a critical condition in the intensive care unit at Westmead Hospital, while the other man was shot in the leg.
The officers immediately provided first aid until paramedics arrived.
Liebe’s mother, Tracey, revealed Wednesday that her son had succumbed to his injuries.
“He was much more than just a car thief,” Liebe wrote on social media.
Father-of-three Brendon Liebe (pictured) was shot in the head in western Sydney when police opened fire on an allegedly stolen car he and another man were traveling in as it sped towards them last Friday.
Liebe’s mother, Tracey (pictured, right), revealed on Wednesday that her son had succumbed to his injuries.
‘He was a dad, he was a brother. A nephew. He was a lost soul. A lone wolf. He was MY son. He was a grandson.
‘He was loved by many… I’m so angry. And hurt right now at the same time.
Liebe said she blamed herself and “the police” for her son’s death.
“I blame everyone who didn’t accept him as he was,” he wrote.
Ms Liebe’s post was inundated with supporters.
“Fly high, beautiful boy,” one wrote.
‘Heaven received a beautiful angel today.’
Another added: “There are so many angels waiting to welcome you with open arms and loving hearts.”
Daily Mail Australia has contacted New South Wales Police for comment.
Karen McKeown, state member for Penrith, called police on Friday when she realized her home had been broken into and her husband Brendan’s car was missing (pictured together).
Liebe said she blamed herself and “the police” for her son’s death (pictured: Liebe in hospital)
NSW Police officers are seen at the scene of the shooting in Wentworthville, western Sydney.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb previously said a critical incident team from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad will investigate the shooting.
Mrs McKeown previously said she had been “Shaken by events (but) fortunately I am unharmed.”
The MP’s wife thanked police for their “bravery” and for responding promptly to the alleged incident.
‘Political leaders often praise the police for their bravery. Today I have experienced it first-hand,” he added.