US EditionAlleged Police Killer’s Wife, Teen Arrested and Released as Manhunt Continues
Two people, including the wife of fugitive Dezi Freeman, were arrested during the investigation into the fatal shooting of two officers; over 450 police are involved in the ongoing search.
- Dezi Freeman, 56, allegedly killed two police officers and seriously injured a third during a search warrant execution in Porepunkah on Tuesday morning.
- The shooting took place during a police operation linked to a probe into sexual offences and child abuse, amid concerns regarding Freeman's revoked firearms license.
- Police have launched a large-scale, multi-jurisdictional manhunt involving more than 900 officers and the Australian federal police's elite tactical unit in difficult terrain.
- Freeman was reportedly wearing dark green sweatpants, a matching raincoat, brown Blundstone boots, and glasses when he was last observed. His wife, Mali Freeman, aged 42, along with a 15-year-old boy, were taken into custody on Thursday evening but were later released while investigations continue.
- Authorities caution that the difficult landscape will prolong the search and ask local residents to stay alert and notify police immediately if they observe anything unusual.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Two people arrested in Porepunkah police shooting as manhunt continues
Neighbour claims Dezi Freeman spied on her family and even used drones
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