Deceased
Gregory Anderson
Demographics
54y, male
Date of death
2014-02-13
Finding date
2015-10-06
Cause of death
gunshot wound to the chest
AI-generated summary
Gregory Anderson died from a gunshot wound to the chest sustained during a police response at Bunguyan Reserve on 12 February 2014. He had fatally assaulted his 11-year-old son Luke during a cricket practice session with a knife and cricket bat. When police arrived, Anderson advanced toward them wielding a knife despite verbal warnings and attempts to de-escalate with OC spray. Constable Hester discharged his firearm believing Anderson posed an imminent threat of serious injury or death. The coroner found the police response was lawful, appropriate, and consistent with Victoria Police training and protocols. The coroner noted Anderson likely had an undiagnosed delusional disorder and commented on systemic failures to engage him in mental health care despite prior hospitalisation and observed paranoia, religious fixations, and violent behaviour.
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