Australia shooting suspect identified as manhunt continues into a second day
Dezi Freeman, linked to historical sex offence investigations and sovereign citizen beliefs, remains at large in challenging alpine terrain as police conduct a third day of manhunt.
- A manhunt is ongoing for Dezi Freeman, suspected of shooting and killing two police officers in Porepunkah while they served a warrant. Victoria Police reported he is heavily armed and dangerous, urging locals to stay indoors.
- Tributes have poured in for the deceased officers, with state monuments lit in blue and flowers placed at police stations across Victoria.
- Despite challenging weather conditions, extensive police resources continue the search for Freeman, who fled into dense bushland. Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush stated the hunt for Freeman will continue until he is located and arrested.
- Detective Neal Thompson, 59, and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart, 35, died during the incident, resulting in widespread tributes across Victoria, including monuments lit blue.
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Gunman still at large after Australian police killings
Australian police said Thursday they will not rest until they catch a 56-year-old gunman who fled into the bush two days earlier after allegedly killing two officers.
·Cherokee County, United States
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The hunt continues for a man who shot dead Constable Vadim De Waart and Detective Neal Thompson in Victoria’s high country. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE) By Allanah Sciberras, William Ton and Callum Godde in Porepunkah Accused police killer Dezi Freeman has been urged to surrender as police search properties for the fugitive and caution anyone who might be helping him. Police have warned anyone caught harbouring a fugitive accused of shooting dead t…
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