Event Brief
Inquest hears girlfriend disputes police told man to drop knife
Filed: Jun 11, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Summary: A coronial inquest heard evidence from the victim’s girlfriend about police negotiations during a 2023 shooting.
WHO: Coronial inquest; the victim’s girlfriend
WHAT: The girlfriend gave evidence at a coronial inquest about whether police told her partner to drop a knife during hours of negotiations.
WHEN: Jun 10, 2026 at 10:32 PM ET
WHERE: Cairns, Queensland, Australia
WHY: The inquest is examining whether police response was appropriate in the 2023 incident that led to the man’s death.
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