Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, made a statement that two other soldiers (Kovco's roommates) were in the room with Kovco but "it appeared that neither of them was looking at PTE Kovco when the weapon discharged.
Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, the Chief of the Defence Force, stated that two additional soldiers (Kovco's roommates) were present in the room with Kovco; however, "it appeared that none of them were watching PTE Kovco as the firearm discharged."