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Two Australian Police Officers Killed in Rare Fatal Shooting, Manhunt Underway

On August 26, 2025, two police officers were killed and one seriously injured in an ambush while serving a warrant at a rural property in Porepunkah, Victoria.
The attack occurred when about 10 officers attended the property to execute a sexual crimes squad warrant and were fired upon by a heavily armed suspect who fled on foot.
Police declared the incident active and dangerous, deployed hundreds in a manhunt, urged residents to stay indoors, and placed the local primary school with 104 students in lockdown.
Prime Minister Albanese and other officials praised police bravery and expressed grave concern, while AFP Commissioner Kershaw said, "We hope that they are all safe and well."
The shooting deeply shocked the small community, prompted critical incident support for affected police members, and left the suspect still at large with police continuing their search.

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