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Did officer use excessive force in fatally shooting Kaoss Price in New Plymouth?

21 November 2024

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that an officer used excessive force in fatally shooting Kaoss Price near New Plymouth on 16 April 2022.  We have not recommended that Police lay criminal charges against the officer.

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