The Queensland state coroner has determined that the ambush and murder of police officers Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow in December 2022 was not a terrorist act, despite previous claims. The officers were attacked by Nathaniel, Gareth, and Stacey Train during a routine visit to check on a missing person. The Trains, identified as religious fanatics and conspiracy theorists, had fortified their property and awaited the police’s arrival. The inquest revealed that Gareth Train’s anti-government sentiments intensified over the years, culminating in the tragic event.
