What has been revealed so far in the shooting of Kumanjayi Walker
There has been conflicting information on the shooting of Kumanjayi Walker. Here’s what we know so far. And what we don’t know.
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There has been conflicting information on the shooting of Kumanjayi Walker*. Here’s what we know so far. And what we don’t know.
* The family of Kumanjayi Walker have given permission for the NT News and the Centralian Advocate to use his name and image.
WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR
■ NT Police go to the home of Yuendumu man Kumanjayi Walker on Saturday evening after he allegedly breached conditions of his suspended sentence. Officers went to the property to arrest him.
■ Kumanjayi Walker was wanted by Police for a number of matters. The breach of parole is believed to be in relation to a number of break-ins within Yuendumu.
■ During the officers attempts to arrest him, a struggled developed. Police allege Kumanjayi Walker was armed but wouldn’t clarify with what.
■ One of the officers suffered a shoulder injury, believed to be a stab wound during the struggle
■ Kumanjayi Walker, 19, was shot in the bedroom of his Yuendumu home at around 7pm on Saturday.
■ Kumanjayi Walker was taken from the home to the Yuendumu police station where he was in a critical condition.
■ Officers performed CPR and first aid but could not save his life.
■ Kumanjayi Walker’s body was taken to Alice Springs this morning
■ NT Police are investigating if the Health Clinic was broken into
■ Medical staff made the decision to leave Yuendumu after a spate of break-ins
WHAT WE DON’T KNOW
■ What Kumanjayi Walker was allegedly armed with?
■ Why the Yuendumu Health Clinic was closed in the week leading to the shooting?
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