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Tara Cosoleto

Coroner refers Vic officer for charges

Lawyer Jeremy King (centre) says Victoria's mental health system failed the Messo family. (Will Murray/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

A Victorian police officer who shot dead a man in Melbourne's north has been referred to prosecutors for criminal charges.

State Coroner John Cain found Constable Emmanuel Andrew's decision to fire a third and fatal shot at Gabriel Messo on July 16, 2020, was "gravely concerning".

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