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Kumanjayi Walker was an Australian man and a member of the Warlpiri indigenous group, who died, aged 19, following a police shooting at his home in Yuendumu, 300 kilometres (190 mi) from Alice Springs on the evening of 9 November 2019.[1] A police officer has been charged with his murder, but denies the accusation.[2] As of June 2020, the case continues.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "NT police shooting: officer says he was stabbed before alleged murder of Kumanjayi Walker". The Guardian. 12 Dec 2019. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Police officer charged with murder over teen's shooting death in Yuendumu will plead not guilty". ABC News. 13 November 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Senate remembers Aboriginal custody deaths". The Australian. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2020.


Category:Deaths in police custody in Australia Category:2019 deaths