The Daoud Family Murders

The 1981 shooting is one of the reasons why gun control was introduced in Australia.

A house similar to that lived in by the Daoud Family in 1981 — Photo: domain.com.au

Ask any police officer, and they’ll tell you that domestic violence incidents are among the most common and potentially dangerous jobs that they’re called to attend. Often volatile, and almost always emotionally charged, they’re unpredictable and at times involve extreme violence.