Australian police fatally shoot suspect Dezi Freeman after three-hour standoff following seven-month manhunt
Australian police shot and killed a man believed to be Dezi Freeman, 56, during a three-hour standoff at a remote location in Victoria state on Monday. Freeman was wanted for allegedly killing two police officers and seriously wounding a third in August 2023 when they came to serve a warrant at his home. Police had been searching for Freeman for seven months across Victoria's alpine region and had offered a $1 million reward for information.
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“Australian police fatally shoot a suspect in a 3-hour standoff after 2 officers killed”
“Australian police fatally shoot suspect in 3-hour standoff after 2 officers killed”
“Australian police fatally shoot a suspect in a 3-hour standoff after 2 officers killed”