Passer-by could be key witness to police shooting death of Vlado Micetic
The driver of a green car could be the key witness to a fatal police shooting, where career criminal Vlado Micetic was shot dead by veteran police officer Timothy Baker in 2013.
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A key witness is being sought ahead of a coronial investigation into a fatal police shooting.
Vlado Micetic, 44, was shot dead by veteran police officer Timothy Baker during a routine intercept in 2013.
Mr Baker was charged with murder over the incident but later acquitted by a Supreme Court jury.
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The Leading Sen-Constable, with 24 years on the job, claimed he shot Mr Micetic after he pulled a flick knife on him while attempting to arrest him for driving with stolen number plates.
Victorian Coroner Audrey Jamieson has today released an image of a key witness ahead of her coronial investigation into the death.
A directions hearing will be held today to discuss the scope of the inquest into Mr Micetic’s death which is expected to start in October.
The coroner believes the driver of a vehicle described as a green Hyundai sedan, who passed the incident at the time of the shooting, may be key to the inquiry.
The identity of this person is not known but it is believed they stopped at the scene and may have had contact with one of the other attending police units.
Mr Micetic had an extensive criminal history for violence, dishonesty and weapons possession offences when he was intercepted by Mr Baker.
Mr Baker’s trial heard Mr Micetic had a .014 blood alcohol content and traces of methamphetamine in his system, which he had used that day.
Audio of the incident on Union St, Windsor was captured by a recording device worn by Mr Baker, with video from a dashcam in his car capturing the lead-up to the shooting, which was obscured by Micetic’s car.
When told he was under arrest, Micetic warned the officer he was making a mistake.
He asked the officer if he knew who he was and told him to talk to another officer.
“Do as you’re told. I don’t wanna use force,” Mr Baker responded.
Micetic continued to complain and refused to put his hands behind his back to be cuffed.
“Put your hands behind your back. You’ve done this before,” Mr Baker warned.
“Why are you doing this?” Mr Micetic responded.
A struggle between to two followed before Mr Baker shot Mr Micetic.
Mr Baker told colleagues that arrived at the scene that he acted in self defence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.