Fatal police shootings probe to hear from families
Rex Martinich |
An inquest into six shooting deaths, including two police officers, at a property in rural Queensland is drawing to a close.
State Coroner Terry Ryan is due to hear statements on the inquest’s 17th day from the family members of those that died.
Legal counsel for parties involved in the inquest in Brisbane will also have the chance to make submissions.
Brothers Nathaniel, 46, and Gareth Train, 47, ambushed and killed Constables Matthew Arnold, 26, and Rachel McCrow, 29, at a remote property west of Brisbane, late in the afternoon of December 12, 2022.
Judy McCrow, the mother of Const McCrow, spoke for her family and the family of Const Arnold outside the Brisbane Coroners Court on the first day of hearings on July 17.
“We pose this question to authorities: could a national firearms and ammunition register, drones and satellite-based communication strategies reduce the current risk?” she said.
Nathaniel Train joined Gareth and his sibling’s wife Stacey, 45, to fatally shoot neighbour Alan Dare, 58, soon after killing the two constables.
All three Trains were shot dead by specialist police officers hours later after they refused to negotiate or surrender.
Mr Ryan previously listed 23 issues and concerns to examine at the inquest, including what information NSW Police provided concerning a missing persons report on Nathaniel Train that prompted Queensland officers to attend the property.
AAP
