Linking double homicide to terrorism ‘premature’, says shot man’s family

A group of neighbours stood huddled in the next-door driveway on Friday afternoon as police in coveralls ferried items in and out of the trailer set up on the narrow street.

Items belonging to Mr Abdi were found in the home, Deputy Commissioner Tracy Linford believed.

Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll described the double homicide as an act of terrorism.

Mr Abdi’s father, Mohammad, said he was saddened by dashcam footage taken in the minutes leading up to the “trigger happy” police shooting.

The footage appeared to show Mr Abdi walking backwards along the highway, with police officers in front. Police claimed he was provoking them.

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