WATCH: https://youtu.be/o_UlTsytv7E Crime Down Under: Line of Fire Episode 2 In this episode of Crime Down Under: Line of Fire, New Zealand's Armed Offenders Squad faces the most defining decade in its history a series of incidents that would push officers to their limits, divide public opinion, and permanently shape how the nation's police force operates under pressure. The 1980s opened with a call-out that would change everything. In April 1983, the Wellington squad responded after a man discharged a firearm in a crowded bar. What seemed like a straightforward job ended with an officer fatally shooting a man who was holding not a shotgun but a steel exercise bar. The public reaction was fierce and sustained. Newspapers ran the story for months. Officers who had acted within the law found themselves at the centre of a national reckoning with how much force was too much, and when. Just six months later, with that inquiry still underway, a prison parolee armed with two shotguns took over a sports shop in downtown Auckland and began firing at random into the street. TV cameras captured the standoff in real time. Officers were acutely aware that the whole country was watching and that after the Wellington shooting, no one was willing to pull the trigger. Dogs were released. They ran past the offender. The situation teetered on the edge of disaster before it was finally brought under control without further loss of life. Alongside these high-profile incidents, the episode traces the quieter pressures faced by provincial squads often just three or four men covering regions the size of entire countries, with outdated equipment and no backup. And behind every call-out, the families waiting at home: wives who learned not to ask where their husbands were going, and chose not to know. By the late 1980s, a new and highly secretive unit had emerged from within the AOS the Anti-Terrorist Squad. Trained alongside the military, equipped with the latest weapons, and deployed to provide security for the 1990 Commonwealth Games, this team was about to face something no amount of training could fully prepare them for. In the small coastal settlement of Aramoana, a lone gunman began a rampage that left thirteen people dead including Sergeant Stuart Guthrie, who walked toward the danger armed with a revolver, knowing what he was walking into. When the AOS arrived in the early hours of the morning, without night vision and without the full picture of what had happened, they had no choice but to wait for dawn. Then, house by house, street by street, they moved through a settlement that one officer described simply as a sniper's paradise until, in the second-to-last house, they found their man. #KillerCrime #FullFreeMovies #CrimeDownUnder #NewZealandPolice #ArmedOffendersSquad #Aramoana #PoliceDocumentary Welcome to ‘Killer’ Crime, where we delve into the intriguing world of crime. Join us as we explore the dark depths of human psychology, uncovering the stories of notorious murderers, serial killers, and the most infamous criminals in history. Our channel offers a captivating collection of one-off documentaries and full-length series, meticulously crafted. Immerse yourself in gripping narratives that shed light on the minds of female psychopaths and the lives of famed gangsters. Our documentaries feature compelling reenactments that bring these chilling stories to life, while also delving into the intricate details of procedural crime investigations, presenting wrongful convictions and shedding light on the flaws within the justice system. Join us as we explore cold cases and closed cases, showcasing the relentless pursuit of justice and the triumphs of catching the bad guys. Our documentaries take you behind prison walls, offering unprecedented access to encounters with criminals and providing a unique perspective on their lives. Subscribe to our channel and embark on a thrilling journey through the world of crime.
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