Five key takeaways from the inquest into the deadly 2022 Wieambilla shootings

The findings from an inquest into the fatal 2022 Wieambilla shootings have been handed down.

Queensland police officers Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold were ambushed and killed by Gareth, Nathaniel and Stacey Train while responding to a missing persons report on December 12, 2022.

The Trains' neighbour, Alan Dare, was also killed during the attack when he came to investigate the commotion.

The five-week inquest, which began in 2024, examined the circumstances of the attack, including the decision-making processes of the police, the Trains' motivations and whether the tragedy could have been prevented.

Trio had 'shared delusional disorder'

State Coroner Terry Ryan said the Trains had an "undiagnosed and untreated psychotic illness" and a "shared delusional disorder".

Mr Ryan said th