The death of Kumanjayi White, a 24-year-old Warlpiri man, in police custody at a supermarket in Alice Springs, has shocked the community and raised urgent calls for accountability. Family members, led by Warlpiri leader Ned Hargraves, are requesting access to CCTV and body cam footage to understand the circumstances of his death. Concerns have been voiced regarding the handling of individuals with disabilities by law enforcement, highlighting a need for better support systems, including interpreters and cultural sensitivity in policing. The North Territory Police Force is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The family of Kumanjayi White are asking for CCTV footage and an independent investigation a week after the 24-year-old died in police custody at a supermarket.
We know that he was held down by two police until he lost consciousness and perished...but we are in the dark about what really happened.
He needed support and not to be criminalised because of his disability...the supermarket should have interpreters and Indigenous security guards to help with the language barrier.
The police will now investigate this matter on behalf of the coroner, the NTPF added, in a statement.
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