An inquest opened into the Sydney siege , which resulted in deaths of two hostages . `` The end of the barrel was about 75 centimeters from Mr Johnson 's head at the moment of discharge , '' he said . One was executed execution - style by the police , the other was struck by police bullets . Other investigations into the Sydney siege are underway .
An inquest opened into the Sydney siege , which resulted in deaths of two hostages . One was executed execution - style by the police , the other was struck by police bullets . Other investigations into the Sydney siege are underway .