Kumanjayi Walker died during a failed arrest on November 9, 2019, when Zachary Rolfe shot him three times after Walker stabbed him. Rolfe was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges in March 2022 and was later dismissed from the police force. The inquest into Walker's death faced delays due to Rolfe's legal challenges and the recent death of another Warlpiri man in police custody. Rolfe’s evidence at the inquest raised serious concerns about racism within the Northern Territory police.
Zachary Rolfe shot Kumanjayi Walker three times during a bungled arrest on 9 November 2019, following an incident where Walker stabbed him with scissors.
The inquest into Walker's death experienced significant delays, primarily due to legal challenges from Rolfe and the recent death of another Warlpiri man in custody.
Rolfe's testimony at the inquest revealed ongoing issues of racism within the Northern Territory police force, including a problematic awards event that highlighted this culture.
The findings of the inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death will be delivered almost five years after the incident, involving significant legal and procedural complications.
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