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Glen Innes police shooting: coronial inquest in Tamworth hears of bravery of Sergeant Mark Johnston, Senior Constable Helen McMurtrie and Probationary Constable Samantha Petty

Breanna Chillingworth
Updated July 24 2020 - 7:52am, first published July 23 2020 - 6:30pm
Inquest finishes: Former Leading Senior Constable Helen McMurtrie and Sergeant Mark Johnston outside Tamworth Coroner's Court. Photos: Peter Hardin
Inquest finishes: Former Leading Senior Constable Helen McMurtrie and Sergeant Mark Johnston outside Tamworth Coroner's Court. Photos: Peter Hardin

A CORONER has commended the bravery of two officers who were shot in the face and neck during a police operation when they went to arrest a man who ultimately died at the scene.

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Breanna Chillingworth

Breanna Chillingworth

Deputy Editor and Court Reporter

Northern Daily Leader Senior Crime and Court Reporter

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