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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Blake Foden

Alleged airport shooter gets 'sick of waiting', refuses to attend court

Gunshots reportedly heard at Canberra Airport | August 2022 | The Canberra Times

The man accused of repeatedly firing a gun inside Canberra Airport has refused to attend his latest court appearance because, according to a magistrate, he became "sick of waiting" for his case to be called.

Ali Rachid Ammoun, 63, has been behind bars on remand since August 14, when he allegedly fired five rounds from a Smith & Wesson revolver at windows in the airport terminal.

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