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Police have arrested two more men as part of the ongoing investigation into Dezi Freeman, the shooter who killed two officers and evaded capture for seven months. The arrests followed searches across Victoria and New South Wales, with police seeking to identify those who assisted Freeman during his time on the run.
Police arrested two men in Victoria and New South Wales as part of an investigation into Dezi Freeman, who killed two officers and evaded capture for seven months before being fatally shot. Warrants were executed at multiple properties.
Two men (48, 45) arrested in Victoria's north-east in relation to the Dezi Freeman police killing investigation have been released without charge; investigation ongoing.
Two men arrested in connection with Dezi Freeman, a conspiracy theorist who was shot dead by police after a seven-month manhunt
Two men (48, 45) arrested in north-east Victoria for aiding Dezi Freeman, who killed two police officers in August. Freeman, linked to 'sovereign citizen' ideology, died in a shootout on March 30.
Two men (48, 45) arrested in Victoria's north-east for aiding Dezi Freeman, who killed two police officers in August and was shot dead in March after a 7-month manhunt. Investigation into Freeman's support network continues.
Two men, aged 48 and 35, arrested in Victoria's north-east for suspected involvement in aiding Dezi Freeman, who killed two police officers in August 2025 and was shot dead in March 2026 after seven months on the run.
A coroner's court heard Dezi Freeman yelled abuse at a dying constable after two Victoria police officers were killed investigating an alleged child sexual assault. Freeman was later shot dead by police.
Dezi Freeman, who killed two police officers, taunted authorities before being shot dead in a police shootout on March 30, 2026. Details emerged in Victoria's Coroners Court, where it was heard Freeman refused negotiations and fired at officers before they returned fire.
Dezi Freeman yelled abuse at two dying Victoria police officers investigating alleged child sexual assault before shooting them dead. He was later killed by police seven months after the incident.
A coronial inquest details the final moments of Dezi Freeman, who killed two police officers before being shot dead. Footage and audio from the incident are being presented, with questions raised about missing ammunition and the lack of bodycam footage from officers.
Dezi Freeman shot and killed two police officers, Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart-Hottart, during a search warrant execution at his bus in Porepunkah, Victoria. Freeman, a sovereign citizen, claimed he had no choice and that the warrant was invalid. He was later apprehended and shot dead after a 215-day manhunt.
Assisting Counsel Lindsay Spence detailed a police operation on August 26, 2025, where officers sought electronic devices for child abuse material at a Porepunkah property. The suspect, Freeman, later shot officers and fled into Mount Buffalo National Park, leading to a 215-day manhunt before he was apprehended and killed in March.
An inquest opened into the deaths of Victoria Police officers Neal Thompson and Vadim de Waart-Hottart, and police killer Dezi Freeman. Details emerged about Freeman's final moments, including insults to officers and the lack of bodycam footage.
Allegations of child sexual assault and child abuse material production were the reason for a search warrant that led to Dezi Freeman fatally shooting two Victorian police officers. Freeman was later killed by police.
Andrew Swift, owner of the Porepunkah property where Dezi Freeman shot two police officers, claims he filmed the entire incident but his phone was confiscated. He released a video detailing the event, stating he knew Freeman and allowed him to live on his property.
Andrew Swift, owner of the Porepunkah property where Dezi Freeman shot two police officers, claims he filmed the entire incident. His phone with the footage was confiscated by police. Swift released a video detailing the event due to distrust in mainstream media.
A Porepunkah property owner says he helped a wounded police officer after the fatal shooting where Dezi Freeman killed two Victoria police officers.
The Porepunkah community and Victoria Police pick grapes together to make wine in honour of Neal Thompson and Vadim De Waart-Hottart, who were killed by Dezi Freeman.
Police killer Dezi Freeman was on the verge of having his secret stash of child abuse material discovered when he gunned down two officers outside his makeshift home.
Police killer Dezi Freeman was on the verge of having his secret stash of child abuse material discovered when he gunned down two officers outside his makeshift home.
Property owner considers legal action after people enter the Upper Murray property where Dezi Freeman was shot.
YouTubers are being investigated for trespass after filming inside the converted shipping container where fugitive gunman Dezi Freeman hid after shooting dead two police officers.
