Porepunkah shooting: Two officers dead and another wounded after shooting at High Country property, Victoria, Australia #2
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Is that smoke or low cloud i wonder?
Low cloud
Police comb fresh area of bushland behind Porepunkah Airfield in manhunt for accused cop killer
“Police are now combing a fresh search area in the manhunt for accused gunman Dezi Freeman.
It is believed a team of police officers, along with a critical response team, started scouring bushland behind Porepunkah Airfield earlier today.
Helicopters were also spotted circling the bush behind the airfield.
The majority of the search has focused on the Porepunkah region and surrounding towns, however this is the first time police have zeroed in on the area near the airfield.
A motion of condolence also took place today in state parliament following Thompson and De Waart-Hottart's funerals on Friday and yesterday.”
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Maybe someone else did too and that’s why they are searching behind there
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Could have been just the farmerMaybe someone else did too and that’s why they are searching behind there
Major police operation underway at scene of Dezi Freeman alleged cop shooting as dozens of heavily armed police arrive in Porepunkah
“A large police operation is currently underway at the scene of Dezi Freeman's alleged cop shooting as dozens of heavily armed police arrive in Porepunkah, in rural Victoria.
Both Buckland Valley Road and Mt Buffalo Road have be shut by police during the operation, which is a significant development after a few days of relative quiet.
SkyNews.com.au contacted Victoria Police for an update on the operation.
"Victoria Police will not be commenting on today’s operational activity at this stage," Victoria Police said in a statement.”
"It is important to remind the community of the ongoing police operation in the local area while they search for a dangerous and armed gunman who has murdered two police and attempted to murder a third."
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It might be something it might not be. But in any case I hope DF is found soon
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This is the Vic Govt Emergency website. This warning was added about 6 hours ago.
emergency.vic.gov.au
Incidents and Warnings - VicEmergency
Victoria's combined source of emergency information and warnings, helping the community to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies across the state.
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Interesting listen about 'Sovereign Citizens' and a few bits and pieces about DF from a former magistrate.
Dezi Freeman and 'sovereign citizens' - ABC listen
Interesting listen about 'Sovereign Citizens' and a few bits and pieces about DF from a former magistrate.
Dezi Freeman and 'sovereign citizens' - ABC listen
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Is this different to the warnings they've already been putting out?This is the Vic Govt Emergency website. This warning was added about 6 hours ago.
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Incidents and Warnings - VicEmergency
Victoria's combined source of emergency information and warnings, helping the community to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies across the state.
I think it is the same as the alert on August 29, which I post on here, in the previous thread.
The link is no longer valid as it has been updated.
Hunt for gunman Dezi Freeman still focused on bushland near scene of shooting
Police have issued a new warning for travellers as the search for accused gunman Dezi Freeman remains targeted in thick bushland around his semi-rural home.“Victoria Police has received more than 1000 information reports as part of the investigation into the whereabouts of Desmond Freeman,” a police spokesperson said.
“165 have been received since the reward announcement.
“These information reports are continuing to inform Victoria Police’s search for Freeman in the Porepunkah area.
Chilling first photos of the moments before Dezi Freeman opened fire
Daily Mail Australia has seen the extraordinary footage of the 27-minute siege showing Dezi Freeman, 56, barricaded inside his bus with his wife Mali and their two-year-old son.
The Daily Mail has seen the extraordinary footage of the 27-minute siege showing Freeman, 56, barricaded inside his bus with his wife Mali and their two-year-old son.
What followed was a fraught confrontation that was captured from multiple angles on mobile phones and a police body camera.
'We have got a search warrant right here,' one officer was heard saying.
'Come out and have a look at it.
'Come out and talk to us Dez, we are not going away.'
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When told the warrant was related to a sexual assault allegation involving a young girl, Freeman erupted.
'Oh for f*** sake, what bulls***,' he screamed, branding the police 'psychopaths' and accusing them of 'terrorising him'.
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At this point, four or five officers moved in and out of the makeshift kitchen attached to the bus. The other officers could be seen hanging back a few metres away.
'Are you going to open the door, Dez?' they asked again.
Freeman's emotions became increasingly fraught.
Small hands, either Mali's or the child's, appeared through the gap in the door as the officers continued to try and pry it open.
Ms Freeman then told the officers she was coming out, but remained inside. It's unclear if she was able to open the door.
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'You are just going to kill me.'
'We are not going to kill you,' an officer replied calmly.
Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson, 59, could be seen at the front of the officers.
Dressed in a red and black flannelette shirt and jeans, he was using his experience to try and defuse the situation.
For most of the time, Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart, 34, stood further back. It was only during the last few minutes he moved just to the left of the bus door.
Freeman was only visible from time to time through the bus door window.
Ms Freeman was seemingly sitting on the steps of the bus directly behind the door and their toddler was with her.
An officer told Freeman he was traumatising his child, as his superior ordered another officer to stop using the crowbar.
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Detective Thompson managed to force open a window.
Ms Freeman cried, 'OK we are coming out,' but it was too late, and she was told to 'move back and stop hindering us.'
Detective Thompson grabbed the roof of the bus and hauled himself feet first inside the vehicle.
Within seconds, two gunshots rang out and officers scattered in terror.
Detective Thompson and Senior Constable de Waart-Hottart were both shot dead at point-blank range. The video then ended.
Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson, dressed in a red and black flanellette shirt, can be seen at the front of the group as they ask Freeman to open the bus door
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"Freeman demanded to see the warrant, claimed he had autism and post-traumatic stress disorder, and insisted a disability liaison officer be present.
Daily Mail understands Freeman has never been formally diagnosed with either condition."
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Daily Mail understands Freeman has never been formally diagnosed with either condition."
Chilling first photos of the moments before Dezi Freeman opened fire
Daily Mail Australia has seen the extraordinary footage of the 27-minute siege showing Dezi Freeman, 56, barricaded inside his bus with his wife Mali and their two-year-old son.
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