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Crime30 March, 20261 min read

Australian Police Kill Freeman After Seven-Month Manhunt

Dezi Freeman, accused of killing two Victorian police officers, spent seven months on the run. Freeman was shot dead by Australian police after seven months in hiding.

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Australian Police Kill Freeman After Seven-Month Manhunt
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Fugitive Shot After Standoff

Australian police ended a seven-month manhunt by shooting Desmond Freeman. Police tracked Freeman to a caravan on a remote property in the Walwa area.

After a three-hour standoff, Freeman was shot. No officers were hurt in the operation.

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Double-Murderer and Conspiracy Theorist

Freeman was a known conspiracy theorist and sovereign citizen member. He shot dead two officers during a raid related to a sexual offenses investigation.

He evaded capture despite one of Australia's largest manhunts. Locals described the property as off the grid.

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Investigation and Reactions

Police will investigate the shooting as is standard. Freeman was believed to have emerged wrapped in a blanket and armed with a gun. Premier Jacinta Allan said, Today, an evil man is dead.

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