Charges weighed for cops after man’s custody death
Prosecutors will determine whether the police officers will be blamed for the death of an Achorijine, which leads to national anger to keep a person in custody.
The Northern Regional Police said that on Monday, the latest autopsy report on Kummanjayi White’s death was received and that a “complete and comprehensive” police document was directed to prosecutors.
Mr. White, a mentally disabled, died on May 27 after he was held by two simple clothing officers in a supermarket in Alice Springs.
The police claim that the 24 -year -old child was stealing and attacking a security guard.
“A life has disappeared, and this is a great deal of weight to all of us.” He said.
He extended his condolences to Mr. White’s family and community on behalf of the NT police, and accepted his “deep grief” caused by his death in Australia.
He said the community expects answers and transparency.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office of the region shall determine whether any criminal charges against any officer involved as a coronial process shall be filed.
Detention in custody led to widespread anger, and an independent investigation into the event, called for the release of CCTV images and to stop civil servants.
The police refused to accept these demands.
Mr. White was shot by Zachary Rolfe, the NT police officer Zachary Rolfe, from the same outback Yuendumu community, who lost 19 -year -old Kummanjayi Walker in 2019.
Mr. Rolfe was not found guilty of all the charges of death in 2022, but NT Coroner Elisabeth Armitage said he could not exclude the likelihood of contributing to the decision of “racist attitudes”.
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