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The families of two Queensland police officers killed in the 2022 Wieambilla ambush have publicly condemned the sale of the rural property where the attack occurred, describing it as deeply distressing and disrespectful to the memory of their loved ones. Constables Matthew Arnold, 26, and Rachel McCrow, 29, were shot dead in December 2022 when they attended a remote home on Wains Road, Western Downs, alongside neighbour Alan Dare, who was also killed after investigating unusual activity. The property was owned by Gareth Train and his wife Stacey, and the violent confrontation ultimately led to the deaths of the attackers during a police response involving specialist units. The two-bedroom property has now reportedly been sold for around $190,000 to an unknown buyer. Families of the slain officers say they had previously been led to believe the site would be transformed into a memorial or otherwise preserved to honour the victims. Instead, they say they discovered it had been quietly listed and sold on the open market, a decision they believe undermines earlier assurances and the significance of the site. In a statement, the families described the sale as an “absolute insult” and expressed concern that the location could attract unwanted attention or be misused by individuals drawn to extremist ideologies. They argued the land should never have been treated as an ordinary residential or lifestyle property, but rather preserved as a place of remembrance. The Queensland Police Union had previously expressed interest in purchasing the property for use as a memorial or training and retreat facility, but negotiations reportedly stalled. The families have also pursued legal action against police forces, alleging negligence and seeking compensation for psychological harm, while continuing to call for the site to be formally protected and commemorated.