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IBAC is examining police shooting incident at Melbourne nightclub
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) advised today it is examining the shooting of two people by Victoria Police at the Inflation nightclub early on Saturday 8 July.
The IBAC Commissioner, Stephen O’Bryan QC, has spoken to the acting Chief Commissioner of Police, Shane Patton about this matter.
Under its standing own motion powers concerning deaths or serious injury resulting from contact with police, IBAC is reviewing actions taken to date (including information provided by nightclub staff, initial police reports, police and witness statements, and relevant CCTV footage and other evidence).
IBAC has confirmed with Victoria Police that arrangements are in place to deal with any potential or perceived conflicts of interest in the initial police investigation, including as a result of recent civil action (unrelated to the latest incident) taken by the owner of the nightclub.
In assessing the matter, IBAC will oversight Victoria Police’s investigation being conducted by the Armed Crime Squad and Professional Standards Command, and determine further action required.
Media contact: 0427 480 840 or media@ibac.vic.gov.au (interviews will not be available)
