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Fear of ‘snooping’ reprisals kept triple zero operator from learning of Wieambilla shooting deaths, inquest hears

Fear of ‘snooping’ reprisals kept triple zero operator from learning of Wieambilla shooting deaths, inquest hears



Emergency services operator was aware of ‘police in trouble’ incident but did not access more information, Queensland coroner toldFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAn emergency services operator who took a call about gunshots from a Wieambilla resident did not examine a nearby incident report that would have revealed the deaths of two police officers for fear of getting in trouble for “snooping”, a coroner has heard.Alan Dare, 58, ultimately became the third victim of a shooting massacre at 251 Wains Road, on 12 December 2022, at the hands of conspiracy theorists Gareth, Nathaniel and Stacey Train.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…



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Author : Andrew Messenger and Australian Associated Press

Publish date : 2024-08-05 03:22:05

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