Zachary Rolfe’s ego played a part in Kumanjayi Walker’s shooting death, NT coroner told

Coroner urged not to sugarcoat' police officer's actions as inquest nears end

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Zachary Rolfe's ego had a lot to do with" the death of Kumanjayi Walker, and the former police officer lied" about the Warlpiri man attempting to take his gun before the fatal shooting, a court has heard.

The inquest into the death of Walker is holding its final hearings, almost two years after it was due to be completed.

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