NSW police admit to making ‘very unfortunate’ wrong claim after officer shot man dead

Inquest into fatal shooting of Steve Pampalian told statement by assistant commissioner he was ‘known to police’ was incorrect A man shot dead by a NSW police officer after he r...

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NSW police admit to making ‘very unfortunate’ wrong claim after officer shot man dead

Guardian •published Mar 6, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC •fetched Mar 6, 2026, 7:07 AM UTC