Police had been referred to as to Bunnerong Highway in Matraville simply earlier than 4.30pm on Wednesday after a person was reported allegedly attacking two ladies with a knife.
Police mentioned they discharged a taser on the man and fired one shot, which struck the person within the leg.
They allege the person had threatened them with a knife.
The 26-year-old Maroubra man has been charged with 5 offences, together with three counts of assaulting police.
He'll face a bedside court docket listening to later at present.
The person is in St Vincents Hospital in a secure situation.