Brett Forte inquest live updates: âIt was a shooting galleryâ when gunman opened fire
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âIt was a shooting galleryâ: The moment gunman opened fire
Senior Constable Catherine Nielsen, a colleague of slain officer Brett Forte who rode together during their shifts, recounts the moment Ricky Maddison unleashed a hail of gunfire on their vehicle.
She and Senior Constable Forte had chased Maddisonâs Nissan Navara ute for some time when he suddenly veered off the Warrego Highway and onto Wallers Road, a rough dirt road.
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An insight into the mind of Queensland cop killer Ricky Maddison
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Queensland cop killer Ricky Maddison was depressed, alone, broke, prone to wild mood swings and consumed by a loathing of authorities and his former partner in his final hours.
Multiple examples of communication breakdowns within the Queensland Police Service in the lead-up to Senior Constable Brett Forte’s death were also uncovered and highlighted this week.
Ricky Maddison was wanted for domestic violence offences when he killed Senior Constable Brett Forte.
Credit:Seven News