NT ICAC considering inquiry into Constable Zachary Rolfe's arrest over fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker
2 years, 9 months ago

NT ICAC considering inquiry into Constable Zachary Rolfe's arrest over fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

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The Northern Territory's anti-corruption commissioner says he is considering whether to open an inquiry into the arrest of Constable Zachary Rolfe over the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker in Yuendumu two years ago. Key points: Kumanjayi Walker died after being shot three times during an attempted arrest Constable Zachary Rolfe was charged with murder four days after the shooting Following his acquittal, there have been claims of political interference in his prosecution Following a five-week trial, a jury last week found Constable Rolfe not guilty of murder and two alternative charges in relation to Mr Walker's death in the remote community on November 9, 2019. A shooting in Yuendumu Photo shows a young man with facial hair Constable Zachary Rolfe is a free man after a jury on Friday found him not guilty of murdering 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker. "I am aware of previous statements by this office relating to the ICAC's involvement in the NT Police investigation and ultimate arrest of Mr Rolfe," Mr Riches said.

History of this topic

'Racist, misogynist, homophobic': NT Police Force lawyers make explosive allegations about former officer Zachary Rolfe at Kumnajayi Walker inquest
3 weeks, 6 days ago
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6 months, 4 weeks ago
Zachary Rolfe dismissal 'a win' for Yuendumu community, 'disappointing' for police union
1 year, 8 months ago
Zachary Rolfe informed NT police force intends to dismiss him, sources say
1 year, 8 months ago
Constable Zachary Rolfe's 'excessive' force incidents discovered too late for disciplinary action, Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears
1 year, 9 months ago
NT Police flags 'consequences' for Constable Zachary Rolfe after 2,500 word statement about Kumanjayi Walker investigation
1 year, 9 months ago
Statement released by Constable Zachary Rolfe says he will be 'medically retired' by NT Police, defends racist text messages
1 year, 10 months ago
Lawyers for Constable Zachary Rolfe argue against giving evidence at Kumanjayi Walker inquest
2 years, 1 month ago
Former Assistant NT Police Commissioner Nick Anticich tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest police force needs a 'long-term cultural fix'
2 years, 1 month ago
New details of Zachary Rolfe's arrest and out-of-hours bail hearing emerge at Kumanjayi Walker inquest
2 years, 1 month ago
Constable Zachary Rolfe appears at Kumanjayi Walker inquest, claims legal right not to answer questions about 'arguably racist' texts
2 years, 1 month ago
Constable Zachary Rolfe joins Supreme Court attempt to limit police officers' evidence at Kumanjayi Walker inquest
2 years, 1 month ago
Passing the halfway point, the coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death has probed the culture inside NT Police
2 years, 1 month ago
Zachary Rolfe 'unlikely' to have been recommended for NT Police if 'omissions' from application were known
2 years, 1 month ago
Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears Constable Zachary Rolfe was 'repeatedly engaging in concerning behaviours' before shooting death
2 years, 1 month ago
Ex-fiancée tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest Zachary Rolfe thought he'd get a 'paid holiday' if he shot someone
2 years, 1 month ago
Constable Zachary Rolfe's police officer friend apologises for racist text messages at coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death
2 years, 1 month ago
Constable Zachary Rolfe asked if body-worn cameras were on after Kumanjayi Walker's death, inquest hears
2 years, 2 months ago
Constable Zachary Rolfe 'failed to declare' discipline issues, 'violent behaviour' fine, to police, inquest hears
2 years, 2 months ago
Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by Constable Zachary Rolfe three years ago. Here are the key moments from the inquest so far
2 years, 2 months ago
Kumanjayi Walker arrest 'not consistent' with plan and 'outside scope' of instructions, coroner hears
2 years, 2 months ago
Coroner hears of 'social gathering' at Zachary Rolfe's house, two days after Kumanjayi Walker shooting
2 years, 2 months ago
NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker, family of Kumanjayi Walker react to 'blatantly racist' texts between Zachary Rolfe and colleagues
2 years, 3 months ago
Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears Constable Zachary Rolfe's use of force was 'not reasonable' on five occasions
2 years, 3 months ago
The 'past conduct' of police officer Zachary Rolfe will be explored during coronial inquest into death of Kumanjayi Walker
2 years, 6 months ago
NT ICAC probe to focus on four days leading up to the arrest of Constable Zachary Rolfe
2 years, 8 months ago
Northern Territory's ICAC announces investigation into Constable Zachary Rolfe's arrest over fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker
2 years, 8 months ago
NT Police Commissioner rejects political interference claims in Constable Zachary Rolfe murder charge
2 years, 9 months ago
NT Police investigated Zachary Rolfe for alleged perjury but decided not to pursue charge, court documents show
2 years, 9 months ago
Here's what the jurors in the murder trial of Constable Zachary Rolfe weren't allowed to hear before handing down their verdict
2 years, 9 months ago
NT police officer Zachary Rolfe made false statements to justify use of force, prosecutors told court
2 years, 9 months ago
Zachary Rolfe said his police unit had 'no rules' and did 'cowboy stuff' prior to fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker
2 years, 9 months ago
Zachary Rolfe trial reignites push for Northern Territory law reform
2 years, 9 months ago
NT Police Association accuses government of 'political interference', calls for investigation into Zachary Rolfe's murder charge
2 years, 9 months ago
NT police officer Zachary Rolfe has been found not guilty of all charges. Here's what the jury had to consider
2 years, 9 months ago
NT opposition calls for inquiry into murder charge against NT police officer Zachary Rolfe following not guilty verdict
2 years, 9 months ago
NT police officer Zachary Rolfe found not guilty of murder over fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker
2 years, 9 months ago
Jury in Zachary Rolfe murder trial shown video of Kumanjayi Walker threatening police with axe days before fatal shooting
2 years, 10 months ago

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