Shot Dead

Nicola Gilbert is a mother, an author and advocate for police accountability, transparency and justice reform. Following the brutal killing of her son, Luke Gilbert, in Queensland in 2022 under highly suspicious circumstances, Nicola and her family have dedicated themselves to seeking answers and challenging systems of police accountability.She is the author of Shot Dead: When Cops Kill, Who Polices the Police? and the family are the driving force behind "Luke's Law" to end police investigating police by establishing a civilian led, independent unit to investigate deaths and serious injuries involving police. The family also established "Police Brutality Awareness Day" observed annually on 1st October, the anniversary of Luke's death, to raise awareness of police violence and the need for greater accountability.Through her writing and advocacy, Nicola seeks to ensure that Luke's story contributes to meaningful change in Australia and beyond.