Brett Forte’s killer Ricky Maddison was ‘shocked’ to hear the police officer died

An inquest into the death of Toowoomba policeman Brett Forte heard his killer was “shocked” to learn the officer’s death.

Senior Constable Forte died after Ricky Maddison fired two full magazines at police cars during a pursuit from Toowoomba to the Lockyer Valley in May 2017.

Maddison was later shot by police after at least 85 attempts to have him surrender during a 20-hour siege.

Coroner Terry Ryan is investigating the circumstances of both deaths.

Detective Senior…