Australian Police Kill Freeman After Seven-Month Manhunt
Key Takeaways
- 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.
- Hundreds of police participated in the seven-month manhunt before the fatal encounter.
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.
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.
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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