Cop killer to be sentenced for remote property shooting
Leigh Geoffrey Sushames will be sentenced on Friday for the execution-style murder of Constable Keith Smith in northwest Tasmania on June 16, 2025. Sushames, who pleaded guilty to murder and aggravated assault, shot Smith twice after being confronted during a home repossession. The case has deeply affected the local community, honoring Smith with a dedicated award and memorials.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 17:31 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 17:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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