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Victoria police arrest two people as part of Dezi Freeman investigation

Man and woman released pending further enquiries after arrests at separate properties in state’s north-east on Saturday morning

The Guardian - AU

Dezi Freeman associates questioned as police map escape

Dezi Freeman associates questioned as police map escape

A male and female associate of cop killer Dezi Freeman have been arrested and released as police work to piece together how he escaped police detection.

Notorious Fugitive Dezi Freeman Shot Dead in Rural Victoria Stand-Off

Notorious Fugitive Dezi Freeman Shot Dead in Rural Victoria Stand-Off

A massive police operation in Victoria ended with the fatal capture of Dezi Freeman, the fugitive accused of killing two officers. Learn about the seven-month manhunt and its dramatic conclusion.

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After 216 days on the run, how was Dezi Freeman caught and what happens now?

For more than 200 days, police killer Dezi Freeman was on the run in the harsh bush terrain of north-east Victoria after shooting and killing two police officers in August 2025.

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Dezi Freeman shot dead by police after seven-month manhunt

Victoria police commissioner Mike Bush said the shooting was ‘justified’ and brought closure to the families of two police officers allegedly killed by Freeman in Porepunkah in August

The Guardian - AU

Manhunt revived five months after deadly cop shootings

A search for one of Australia's most wanted men, Dezi Freeman, has narrowed in remote bushland, with police looking for the fugitive's body.

Police ‘strongly’ believe fugitive Dezi Freeman won’t be found alive in search of area where gunshot was heard

More than 100 police and volunteers in five-day search of Mount Buffalo national park, near Porepunkah

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NSW police to investigate handling of domestic violence allegations against accused Lake Cargelligo shooter – as it happened

NSW police to investigate handling of domestic violence allegations against accused Lake Cargelligo shooter – as it happened

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Police search shifts to locating Dezi Freeman's body

Police search shifts to locating Dezi Freeman's body

Cadaver dogs have been deployed in the latest search for alleged police killer Dezi Freeman, as efforts shift toward locating the fugitive's body.

Gun 'testing' in hunt for accused cop killer fugitive

Gun 'testing' in hunt for accused cop killer fugitive

Police have fired guns in bushland following reports a lone shot rang out in the area soon after Desmond Freeman allegedly gunned down two of their colleagues.

Police zero in on area in search for alleged cop killer

Police zero in on area in search for alleged cop killer

Police hunting Australia's most wanted fugitive have targeted an area far away from where he was last sighted after he allegedly shot dead two officers.

'It starts to hurt a lot': big toll of deaths, manhunt

'It starts to hurt a lot': big toll of deaths, manhunt

As the manhunt for an accused killer enters a fourth week, a relief package for businesses impacted by the search will be a drop in the ocean for many.

New Zealand police join Australia’s ‘largest ever’ manhunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman

New Zealand police join Australia’s ‘largest ever’ manhunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman

Authorities have eased a travel warning that urged people to avoid Porepunkah, but ‘be vigilant and understand the environment’

The Independent UK

Olive branch extended to fugitive's suspected helpers

Olive branch extended to fugitive's suspected helpers

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of accused cop killer Dezi Freeman may be offered indemnity against prosecution if they help with his arrest.

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Australia Posts Reward For Arrest Of Gunman After Police Killings

Australia posted a US$659,000 reward Saturday for the arrest of a gunman on the run for a 12th day after allegedly killing two police officers.

Search For Suspected Porepunkah Shooter Continues As Police Identify Officers Killed

"Everyone is just in absolute shock. It is horrifying," said one local.

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