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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Jordyn Beazley and Catie McLeod

‘If they don’t comply, they die’: families demand royal commission after fatal NSW police shootings

Composite of Steve Pampalian, Todd McKenzie,and Jesse Deacon
Steve Pampalian, Todd McKenzie and Jesse Deacon all died when shot by NSW police Composite: Supplied

The families of vulnerable people fatally shot by New South Wales police have united to call for an independent inquiry into the way officers use force when responding to mental health emergencies.

Their call has been backed by a former coroner and leading lawyers after four fatal police interactions in as many months.

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