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13th December 2022
08:50am GMT

"To lose two officers in one incident is absolutely devastating," said a visibly emotional Carroll. "This event is the largest loss of police life we have suffered in a single incident in many years. "Despite police efforts, the matter was unable to be resolved peacefully and all three offenders were fatally shot by specialist officers. "The scene is quite unimaginable, it's distressing. And in my view, those officers did not stand a chance – and I don't know how two got out alive."https://twitter.com/QldPolice/status/1602429144234852352
In an official statement, Queensland Police confirmed the injuries to Constables Randall Kirk and Keely Brough, both aged 28. Both have received hospital treatment.
The three assailants shot dead have not been officially identified by police but have been listed as a 46-year-old man from Kewarra Beach, a 47-year-old man from Wieambilla, and a 45-year-old woman from Wieambilla. Police note that they were shot at the scene at approximately 10.30pm – six hours after the four officers arrived at the property on Wains Road. Australian news outlets including ABC News and the Sydney Morning Herald have named the shooters as aforementioned missing person Nathaniel Train and his brother Gareth, alongside Gareth's wife Stacey. Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese paid tribute to Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, as well as the member of the public who lost his life and the surviving police officers. "All Australians are shocked and saddened by this tragic loss of life," said Albanese in a public address. "Three lives cruelly cut short. This is indeed a devastating day for everyone who loved these Australians, and our hearts go out to those in the grip of terrible grief." https://twitter.com/AlboMP/status/1602523075911725056Explore more on these topics: