Tuesday 19 September 2023

NSW Police To Suspend The Use Of Beanbag Rounds Following The Death Of Krista Kach From Stockton

BY OLIVIA DILLON

The death of a women in Stockton has resulted in the use of beanbag rounds being suspended by all NSW Police.

Krista Kach was shot with a beanbag round then tasered during a stand-off on Mitchell Street on Thursday the 14th of September.

She later died in hospital.

An autopsy has confirmed she was hit in the chest and pellets entered her heart.

A review will now be held into the safety of beanbag rounds.