05/06/2025 03:20
The Guardian
Marion Scrymgour says Aboriginal people have been ‘shaken’ by revelations of inquest into Yuendumu shooting of Kumanjayi WalkerWarning: This article contains racist language and names of Indigenous Australians who have diedAn Albanese government MP based in Alice Springs has called for Australian federal police to take over the criminal investigation into the death of Kumanjayi White, an Aboriginal man who died last week after being restrained by Northern Territory police in the town’s Coles supermarket.The 24-year-old Warlpiri man had disabilities and was living away from his community of Yuendumu in supported accommodation. Police alleged that he was shoplifting when plainclothes officers stepped in to assist the store’s security guard.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news emailIndigenous Australians can call 13YARN on 13 92 76 for information and crisis support; or call Lifeline on 13 11 14, Mensline on 1300 789 978 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 Continue reading...
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