Northern Territory coroner visits Yuendumu, as Kumanjayi Walker inquest resumes after break over anniversary of fatal shooting
2 years, 1 month ago

Northern Territory coroner visits Yuendumu, as Kumanjayi Walker inquest resumes after break over anniversary of fatal shooting

ABC  

Along a rough highway in Central Australia, lonely metal road signs are surrounded by red dirt dotted with dry grass, wildflowers and wrecked cars. Key points: Coroner Elisabeth Armitage was invited by Yuendumu elders to visit the community The inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker resumes today, after a week-long break Constable Zachary Rolfe is scheduled to give evidence later this week Spray-painted on the back of several signs are phrases like "no guns" and "Justice for Walker". Constable Zachary Rolfe launches legal bid to limit questions at Kumanjayi Walker inquest Photo shows A man in a collared shirt and tie speaking outside of a courthouse, with several other men in the background. The coroner is expected to visit House 511, where Kumanjayi Walker was shot and House 577, where, days earlier, he confronted police armed with an axe during an earlier arrest attempt. Constable Rolfe due to give evidence, but court challenge underway The inquest is expected to sit informally in Yuendumu for two days, before witnesses resume giving evidence to the coroner from Wednesday.

History of this topic

Yuendumu community calls for drastic changes to the justice system in meetings with NT coroner
2 years, 1 month ago
Coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death visits Yuendumu, including home where he died
2 years, 1 month ago
NT Police officer Jody Nobbs stands by decision to 'deceive' Yuendumu community on night Kumanjayi Walker died
2 years, 1 month ago
Kumanjayi Walker inquest no longer starting in Yuendumu at family's request
2 years, 4 months ago
Northern Territory Coroner acknowledges grief of Yuendumu community ahead of inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death
2 years, 8 months ago

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