2019 Darwin shooting

2019 Darwin shooting
LocationDarwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Date4 June 2019 (2019-06-04)
Attack type
Mass shooting, spree shooting
Weapons12-gauge pump action shotgun[1]
Deaths4[2]
Injured1[2]
PerpetratorBenjamin Glenn Hoffmann[3]
ConvictedMurder (3 counts)
Manslaughter (1 count)
VerdictGuilty
Convictions3 life sentences without parole plus 15 years

On 4 June 2019, a mass shooting occurred in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. The Northern Territory Police confirmed that four people were killed in the incident and another one was injured. A 45-year-old man, Benjamin Glenn Hoffmann, was arrested and subsequently convicted for murder and manslaughter.[2][4][5]

  1. ^ McGuirk, Rod. "Gunman out on parole kills 4 in Australian city of Darwin". ABC News (United States). ABC News Internet Ventures. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Vanovac, Neda (4 June 2019). "Darwin shooting: Four people killed and another injured, 45yo alleged gunman arrested by police". ABC News (Australia). Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Alleged shooter was let go from roofing job just days before rampage". news.com.au. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  4. ^ Derwin, Jack (4 June 2019). "Darwin shooting: At least four killed, others injured". Seven News. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
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