Darwin shootings: Accused killer of four to face court

Accused gunman Ben Hoffmann, who is believed to have only known two of the four men, will face court on Friday.

The 45-year-old man has been charged with four counts of murder. Source: AAP

The man accused of the worst mass shooting in the Northern Territory's history will face a Darwin court on Friday morning charged with murder.

NT Police on Thursday charged 45-year-old Ben Hoffmann with four counts of murder, two of recklessly endangering serious harm and one of criminal damage with more charges expected over Tuesday night's deadly shootings in Darwin.

Hoffmann will appear in court via video link from prison.

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