Deceased
Lolesio Smith
Demographics
male
Date of death
2006-02-27
Finding date
2010-05-07
Cause of death
Self-inflicted gunshot injury to the head
AI-generated summary
Lolesio Smith, a resident of Turner in the ACT, died on 27 February 2006 at Canberra Hospital from a self-inflicted gunshot injury to the head, occurring one day after the incident. Police attended his residence on 26 February 2006 following a reported domestic dispute. The deceased's wife complained of assault and requested police assistance in removing him from the premises. During police interaction, the deceased left the house and produced an improvised firearm, a 'pen gun'. Despite police attempts to persuade him to surrender the weapon, he placed it against his head and discharged it. He was conveyed to Canberra Hospital but died from his injuries the following day. The coroner found no issues surrounding the death or the conduct of the police requiring comment or examination. The case was heard on 15 March 2007 but findings were delayed until 7 May 2010.
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