News conference as Australia police shooting manhunt continues

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News conference as Australia police shooting manhunt continues

A suspect who fatally shot two officers and seriously injured a third in Australia has been identified, along with the victims, police have said.

A manhunt is under way for Dezi Freeman, 56, who is heavily armed and experienced in wilderness survival skills, Victoria state’s chief commissioner of police Mike Bush told reporters, as he urged local people to stay indoors.

The whereabouts of Freeman’s wife and two children were initially unknown, but Mr Bush said they had visited a police station and spoken to officers late on Tuesday night.

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Date: September 1, 2025