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 56-year-old Dezi Freeman, who allegedly shot and killed two police officers during a warrant execution in Victoria.
- The fallen officers are 59-year-old Senior Constable Neal Thompson and 35-year-old Senior Constable Vadim De Waart, who was seriously injured during the incident.
- The police search has continued for several days, with significant resources deployed despite tough winter conditions hampering their efforts.
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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.
Public warned over fugitive as police search properties
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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