A coronial inquest in the Red Centre has exposed divisions and raised questions about the culture within the NT Police Force, following a fatal police shooting. Zachary Rolfe, who was acquitted of all criminal charges, is expected to give evidence. The process is a chance for the family of the victim to find answers about the circumstances of his death.
It’s known as the heart of Australia but for the past 18 months a coronial inquest has exposed the stark divisions in the harsh and beautiful Red Centre . More than 70 witnesses have fronted the Alice Springs Coroner’s Court to dissect a fatal police shooting that rocked the Northern Territory. Zachary Rolfe was acquitted of all criminal charges over the shooting of Kumanjayi Walker .
But the inquest has a broader scope – raising fresh questions about the culture within the NT Police Force and examining the officer’s past conduct. For Samara Fernandez-Brown, the process is a chance to find answers about the circumstances of her cousin’s death. From Zachary Rolfe, I think all we've ever asked for is the real story and I hope he’s able to give that
Coronial Inquest Police Shooting Red Centre NT Police Force Zachary Rolfe Kumanjayi Walker