Police officers made 'split second tactical decisions' in fatal shooting of Kaoss Price, High Court told
The High Court in Wellington is reviewing a decision not to prosecute a police officer involved in the 2022 fatal shooting of Kaoss Price. Crown lawyers argue the officer made split-second tactical decisions, while the IPCA previously found the force used was excessive.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing tensions regarding police accountability, use of force, and the legal standards applied to law enforcement in New Zealand.
Lawyers for the Crown have told the High Court in Wellington officers involved in the fatal shooting of Kaoss Price in 2022 made "split second tactical decisions".
Counsel are testifying on the second day of proceedings in a Judicial Review of the decision not to charge the officer who fired the fatal shot.
The Independent Police Conduct Authority's investigation found the officer who fired the fatal shot used excessive force, but did not recommend prosecuting the officer.
Crown Counsel Peter Gunn said three and a half minutes elapsed between officers attempting to pull over a car driving ahead of Price, his accelerating away and side swiping a police dog van before being shot while trying to hi-jack another car.
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