The book follows the events leading up to the shooting and the high-profile murder trial of Constable Zachary Rolfe that followed. Schubert uses his experience as a local reporter to describe the tension in the courtroom and the grief felt by the community in Yuendumu. The narrative looks at the body-worn camera footage, the police tactics used during the arrest, and the historical context of Indigenous relations with the law. Ultimately, the book documents a landmark moment in Australian history, showing the complex search for truth in the aftermath of a tragedy.