A Queensland police officer testified at an inquest regarding the death of Aubrey Donahue, who was shot during a hostage situation in Far North Queensland. The officer, a member of the Special Emergency Response Team, stated he and his team entered a bathroom and fired the shot that killed Donahue in one second or less. The inquest is examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the police response to the hostage siege. Testimony centers on the speed of the operation and the timeframe for Donahue to comply with police demands. Details regarding the specific threat Donahue posed and the justification for the use of lethal force are expected to be further explored during the inquest. The officer’s account provides a critical piece of evidence in determining the legality and appropriateness of the actions taken by police.