May 20th 2024.
The tragic event that shook the small town of Wieambilla, claiming six lives and leaving the community in shock, is still under investigation. The coroner, Terry Ryan, who was assigned to the case, is expecting a progress report on Tuesday during a pre-inquest conference in Brisbane. The shooting incident, which occurred in December 2022, resulted in the deaths of two police officers, Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow.
During the previous conference in November, it was revealed that the investigators were still following leads and making inquiries. Counsel Ruth O'Gorman KC informed the attendees that the findings would be presented within the next four months. The officers were shot at close range while on a welfare check for a missing person at a property in Wieambilla. The suspects, Gareth Daniel Train, Nathaniel Charles Train, and Stacey Jane Train, also set the property on fire, leading to the death of a neighbor, Alan Dare.
As the investigation continues, interested parties, including the Queensland Police Union, the families of the deceased officers, and SERT members, have submitted lists of concerns and issues that they would like addressed during the inquest. The Coroners Court has listed 23 issues and concerns, one of which is the information provided by NSW Police regarding a missing persons report on Nathaniel Train. This report prompted the Queensland officers to attend the property, leading to the tragic events that unfolded.
The inquest will also look into Nathaniel Train's illegal entry into Queensland during the COVID-19 border closures and the source of the firearms and ammunition used in the shootings. To gain a better understanding of the events, Mr. Ryan and his team visited the remote farmland property and received a briefing from the police Ethical Standards Command investigators in October 2023. The Coroners Court has tentatively scheduled four weeks from July 29 to August 26 for the inquest hearings.
The investigation into the Wieambilla shootings is ongoing, and the community is eagerly awaiting the findings of the inquest. The loss of six lives, including two police officers, has left a lasting impact on the town, and they are hoping to find closure through this process. As the coroner receives the progress report and conducts the second pre-inquest conference, the families and loved ones of the victims continue to mourn their loss and seek answers.
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