An officer took a statement in April about the former school principal's connection with weapons offences and a COVID-19 border breach almost eight months before he was involved in shooting dead two constables and a neighbour.
Police took a statement about former school principal Nathaniel Train in connection with weapons offences and a COVID-19 border breach almost eight months before he was involved in shooting dead two constables and a neighbour.Nathaniel Train said he was unvaccinated when he crossed the border which was only open to fully vaccinated people
Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll said a risk assessment had been done and the officers were "comfortable going to this job as a BAU [business as usual] job". The ABC has confirmed that as part of enquiries, Goondiwindi police took a statement on April 29 that clearly identified Train as being involved in the incident.
The resident also revealed Train was travelling with weapons and had borrowed his phone to make a call.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Queensland minister backs national gun register after revelations police killer crossed border carrying weaponsFollowing revelations police killer Nathaniel Train crossed the Queensland border during COVID carrying weapons, Queensland Police Minister Mark Ryan says he supports a national gun register.
Read more »
Calls for unity on gun laws amid claims killer jumped COVID-19 borderReports are emerging about a brazen border breach by police-killer Nathaniel Train a year ago, as top officers call for state leaders to unite when it comes to gun laws.
Read more »
Details of memorial service for slain Queensland police officers revealedThe service will honour Constables Matthew Arnold, 26, and Rachel McCrow, 29, who were shot dead by Nathaniel Train, his brother Gareth and sister-in-law Stacey in Queensland last week.
Read more »
Good time to get on the ‘Ukraine train’OPINION: The conversation is rapidly changing – from defending Ukraine to securing victory over Putin to reconstruction of Ukraine to, yes, business opportunity for Ukraine’s partners and allies.
Read more »
Eight Iraqi police officers killed after bomb strikes convoyThe blast took place south-west of the oil-rich city of Kirkuk, according to security officials, with two others officers critically wounded.
Read more »
Police officers have had a ‘stark and painful reminder’ this weekPolice officers have had a “stark and painful reminder” this week that they must be “willing to give their lives for us”, says Sky News host Erin Molan. “Must get up each day, say goodbye to their partners and kids, knowing they might not return home,” Ms Molan said. “Most of us spend our lives avoiding conflict, danger, anything that might have an adverse affect on us, and those we love. “It's human nature, survival instincts. “Imagine running towards the very thing we are programmed to run from.”
Read more »