The NT's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption will investigate the circumstances leading up to the arrest and charge of NT Police officer Constable Zachary Rolfe.
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Commissioner Michael Riches announced via a statement on Tuesday morning that he will investigate "allegations of improper conduct", focusing on "the period between the shooting incident and the presentation of Mr Rolfe for charging".
Constable Rolfe was charged with murder a few days after fatally shooting 19-year-old Yuendumu man Kumanjayi Walker during an attempted arrest in November 2019.
Following a five-week trial in Darwin that ended earlier this month, Constable Rolfe was acquitted of murder as well as alternative charges of manslaughter and violent conduct causing death.
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Mr Riches said it remained unclear whether a public inquiry would be held.
"In due course I will consider whether I will hear some or all witnesses by way of public inquiry," he said.
"If that occurs notice will be given in accordance with section 39 of the ICAC Act.
"I will conduct the investigation as expeditiously as my resources will allow."
He did not intend to "offer a running commentary on the investigation".
"I have no further statement to make at this time," he said.
Shortly afterwards, NT Police issued a brief statement in response.
"NT Police will cooperate fully with the inquiry," the statement reads.
"As the matter is now before the ICAC there will be no further comment."
