9.5-tonne armored police vehicle hit by gunfire during standoff; two police officers and a civilian killed in Wieambilla ambush.

A 9.5-tonne armored police vehicle was struck by gunfire during a standoff in Wieambilla, Western Downs, on Dec 12, 2022, after two police officers and a civilian were ambushed and killed by suspects Nathaniel, Gareth, and Stacey Train. The police attempted to negotiate with the shooters using mobile phone calls and a loud hailer, but were met with gunfire. The inquest into the officers' deaths is ongoing.

August 08, 2024
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