Victorian State Coroner to investigate Gladstone Park police shooting

Friday 17 July 2020

Victorian State Coroner, Judge John Cain attended the site of the police shooting in Gladstone Park last night, to commence a coronial investigation into the fatal incident.

His Honour has directed that Victoria Police compile a coronial brief of evidence.
 
The focus of the coronial investigation will be determined following receipt of the brief. 

Under the Coroners Act 2008, His Honour must find, if possible, the identity of the deceased, the cause of their death and the circumstances in which the shooting occurred. 

His Honour is also empowered under the Act to make recommendations to address systemic issues to prevent similar incidents in the future.

As the investigation is ongoing, no further comment can be made at this time.

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Claudia Hodgens
Strategic Communications Manager
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