43-yr-old Indigenous man Dwayne Johnstone fatally shot by NSW correctional officer; State Coroner recommends review of firearms laws and training.
43-year-old Indigenous man Dwayne Johnstone was fatally shot by a correctional officer while fleeing custody in 2019. Following an inquest, State Coroner Teresa O'Sullivan recommended an urgent review of laws governing the use of firearms by correctional officers in New South Wales, Australia. O'Sullivan noted that Corrective Services NSW had made significant changes to training and protocols since 2019 but emphasized the importance of teaching officers what is expected when dealing with unarmed and shackled inmates.
August 21, 2024
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