Australians have long been wary of Americas Second Amendment. Last weeks fatal shooting of an innocent Australian woman in Minnesota has only stoked their fears. <\/p>\n
Justine Damond, 40, had called the police to report a local crime in Minneapolis. In the midst of some confusion, the officers she had called ended up accidentally shooting her to death. <\/p>\n
In the aftermath of the tragedy, Australian media is fuming over Americas relaxed gun laws. Australia has some of the strictest gun laws in the world - why can't America learn from them, they wonder. <\/p>\n
A Daily Telegraph headline read, AMERICAN NIGHTMARE. <\/p>\n
This country is infested with possibly more guns than people, Philip Alpers, a gun policy analyst from the University of Sydney, told the Associated Press. <\/p>\n
Its not just the media that want answers. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull alsowants the U.S. to address the shocking shooting. <\/p>\n
\"How can a woman out in the street in her pyjamas seeking assistance from the police be shot like that?\" he asked. <\/p>\n
\"It is a shocking killing, it is inexplicable. <\/p>\n
\"Yes, we are demanding answers on behalf of her family and our hearts go out to her family and all of her friends and loved ones.\" <\/p>\n
More details emerged Wednesday into what transpired in the moments before the shooting. An officer reportedly heard a loud noise on the scene, leading to the deadly confusion. <\/p>\n
Near the end of the alley, a loud sound startled Harrity. A moment later, Justine Damond, the woman who had called 911, approached the drivers side of the squad car. Suddenly a surprise burst of gunfire blasted past Harrity as Noor fired through the squads open window, striking Damond in the abdomen. <\/p>\n
The two officers began lifesaving efforts, but within 20 minutes Damond was dead. <\/p>\n
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