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Officer ‘didn’t have time’ to turn on body-worn camera before shooting Sydney man having psychotic episode, inquest hears

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jordyn BeazleyMarch 3, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Officer ‘didn’t have time’ to turn on body-worn camera before shooting Sydney man having psychotic episode, inquest hears
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A coronial inquest is investigating the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Steve Pampalian by a police officer in North Willoughby, Sydney on May 25, 2023. Pampalian, who was experiencing a psychotic episode, was shot three times after he moved towards police while holding two kitchen knives. An officer testified he did not have time to activate his body-worn camera before the shooting. The inquest is examining conflicting accounts of the events leading up to Pampalian's death. The investigation aims to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and whether proper procedures were followed.

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