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Episode 073 - The Queen Street Massacre (1987)
Oct 29, 2019 ·
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The Queen Street Massacre, one of Australia’s most shocking mass shootings, unfolded in Melbourne’s Queen Street. On December 8, 1987, a gunman entered an office building on Queen Street and...
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The Queen Street Massacre, one of Australia’s most shocking mass shootings, unfolded in Melbourne’s Queen Street. On December 8, 1987, a gunman entered an office building on Queen Street and opened fire, tragically killing eight people and injuring five others. The rampage stunned the nation, sparking debates on gun control and mental health that reverberate to this day.
The gunman, a 22-year-old who struggled with isolation and mental health issues, carried out the attack using a rifle and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. In the aftermath, public outcry led to a renewed examination of gun ownership laws and workplace security measures in Australia. The massacre remains a pivotal moment in Australia’s history, reminding the public of the far-reaching impacts of unchecked access to firearms.
Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the event that rocked Melbourne and sent the country into a panic.
Part 3 of our Melbourne Massacre series.
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The gunman, a 22-year-old who struggled with isolation and mental health issues, carried out the attack using a rifle and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. In the aftermath, public outcry led to a renewed examination of gun ownership laws and workplace security measures in Australia. The massacre remains a pivotal moment in Australia’s history, reminding the public of the far-reaching impacts of unchecked access to firearms.
Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the event that rocked Melbourne and sent the country into a panic.
Part 3 of our Melbourne Massacre series.
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