South Australia: POLICE MOURNING

TWO SHOCK DEATHS HAVE CAUSED AN OUTPOURING OF GRIEF ACROSS THE COUNTRY

- Brigid Auchettl

Landmarks in South Australia were illuminated in blue light last week in tribute to a fallen police officer and the son of the state's police commissioner.

Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig was killed in the line of duty on November 16, allegedly by Jaydn Stimson.

The dedicated officer had been attending a property following a report of "the use of firearm involving an animal" at the remote location of Senior, north of Bordertown.

Jason, 53, was with two other officers Michael Hutchinson and Rebekah Cass who survived the horrific attack. Stimson, 26, was charged with murder and attempted murder.

Commissioner of Police Grant Stevens said "this is a devastating loss and our condolences are with the officer's family, friends and colleagues during this extremely difficult time.

"No-one goes to work expecting not to return home and this is a very sad day for South Australia Police."