A criminal defence lawyer says it's very rare to see the public caught in the crossfire of a homicide.  

Since the start of August, Police have launched 11 homicide investigations around the country.  

One has since been deemed not a homicide and has been referred to the coroner.  

Lawyer John Munro told Ryan Bridge Police may be stretched. 

“The promising thing is that we have a very, very good Police force. They’re very well-equipped, they’re good Police, they’re competent.” 

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