Inquest finds police officer who shot Aboriginal teen was racist
Published: 7/7/2025

A coroner's inquest reveals the police officer who shot Indigenous teen Kumanjayi Walker in Australia was racist, sparking protests. The inquest found institutional racism within the Northern Territory police force and stated Walker's death was avoidable. The officer, Zachary Rolfe, who was acquitted of murder charges in 2022, faced criticism for his actions and decision-making during the fatal encounter.