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Manhunt for Alleged Cop Killer Dezi Freeman Extends No-Fly Zone

More than 450 officers are involved in a challenging manhunt through rugged terrain amid severe weather, following the fatal shooting of two police officers by Dezi Freeman.

  • Victoria Police continue an intensive manhunt on its sixth day for 56-year-old Dezi Freeman, who allegedly fatally shot two officers near Porepunkah on Tuesday morning.
  • The shooting occurred during an attempted warrant execution on Freeman's property related to historical sex offences, after which Freeman fled into difficult bushland terrain.
  • Over 450 officers have been deployed in search of Freeman across farmland and forest near Mount Buffalo, including executing warrants leading to arrests unrelated to Freeman.
  • Police extended a no-fly zone due to the suspect's heavy armament and risk to aircraft, with Police Minister Anthony Carbines urging Freeman to surrender and warning against harboring him.
  • Freeman’s wife publicly condemned the killings, pled for his surrender, and pledged full cooperation with police, while the community remains tense amid ongoing searches and weather challenges.
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Australian police say fugitive gunman is being helped

A gunman on the run in the bush in Australia after being accused of killing two officers was being aided by locals, police said Monday, as the manhunt entered its seventh day.

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The West Australian broke the news in Australia on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
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