Porepunkah shooting: Two officers dead and another wounded after shooting at High Country property, Victoria, Australia

[SLouTh]

I wonder if Mr Desmond Filby has a middle name which he also dislikes and would like to change - eg Cuthbert, Cecil, Ambrose, Aloysius, Ethelbert, Hurtle?

He does have a middle name…
Desmond Christopher Filby

Ref:

 

[Kemug]

I have known Philby's.

 

[Trooper]

That's at least 20 years that he's been using that name.


Are you a local?

No...I am merely a tourist around that area.

 

[SLouTh]

He is going to have a hard time in Port Phillip Correctional Centre...

In all honesty, I hope he doesn’t make it there, purely for the sake of the correctional and medical and nursing staff of the prison…. He will be nightmare to look after as he doesn’t respect the law at all …I feel he would argue every point of incarceration incessantly….. it would be very draining on staff day after day ….… and even other prisoners, I would imagine …( creating unrest among inmates and therefor more headaches for staff….)

All MOO

 

[Trooper]

In all honesty, I hope he doesn’t make it there, purely for the sake of the correctional and medical and nursing staff of the prison…. He will be nightmare to look after as he doesn’t respect the law at all …I feel he would argue every point of incarceration incessantly….. it would be very draining on staff day after day ….… and even other prisoners, I would imagine …( creating unrest among inmates and therefor more headaches for staff….)

All MOO

From your lips to you know who's ear, Sloutho......

Frankly, I don't think that's his plan, either... he wants his blaze of glory, finally.. all his life has been a failure... livin in a bus at 56!! with 3 small children!!

 

[drsleuth]

Victoria Police​

Police have taken two people into custody last night as part of their investigation into the fatal shooting of two police officers and serious injury to a third during the execution of a search warrant in Porepunkah this week.
Fugitive Squad detectives, along with Special Operations Group members, attended a Porepunkah address about 8.40pm.
A 42-year-old woman and 15-year-old boy were safely arrested at the address and taken into custody. The Porepunkah pair were interviewed and released pending further enquiries.
Extensive searches remain ongoing for the offender Desmond Filby, also known as Desmond Freeman, whose location remains unknown.
We urge the public in and around the township of Porepunkah to remain vigilant and report any sightings or suspicious behaviour by calling Triple Zero (000).
Detectives from Crime Command, including the Homicide Squad and Fugitive Squad, are investigating the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Full release: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/two-arrested-part...

 

[Marg944]

12.41pm

‘Do the right thing for your family’: Freeman’s friends implore him to surrender​

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A friend of Dezi Freeman’s who also lived on the same Porepunkah property where the shooting unfolded told reporters on Friday he has been helping take care of Freeman’s wife Mali and their children, describing them as “highly stressed.”

“To Dezi, do the right thing for your family,” Fabio Zambelli told Channel Ten. “Giving up, surrender. “I’m not here to judge ... but there’s a woman and kids under high stress.”

Porepunkah police shooting as it happened: Search for Dezi Freeman impacted by blizzard conditions; ‘sovereign citizen’s’ wife and son arrested

Alleged gunman Dezi Freeman remains on the run, heavily armed and with nothing to lose. Follow our live coverage.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Marg944]

15m ago12.48 AEST

Roadblock back up near Dezi Freeman’s old home in Porepunkah


As Porepunkah braces for wild weather, the roadblock near the property where alleged gunman Dezi Freeman was living has been set up again.

This is the third afternoon in a row that police have blocked off this part of the area.

There is low cloud cover, and the helicopter, which usually flies overhead, is not around. It is unclear if they are currently searching in the area.

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[drsleuth]

Victoria Police​

Police have taken two people into custody last night as part of their investigation into the fatal shooting of two police officers and serious injury to a third during the execution of a search warrant in Porepunkah this week.
Fugitive Squad detectives, along with Special Operations Group members, attended a Porepunkah address about 8.40pm.
A 42-year-old woman and 15-year-old boy were safely arrested at the address and taken into custody. The Porepunkah pair were interviewed and released pending further enquiries.
Extensive searches remain ongoing for the offender Desmond Filby, also known as Desmond Freeman, whose location remains unknown.
We urge the public in and around the township of Porepunkah to remain vigilant and report any sightings or suspicious behaviour by calling Triple Zero (000).
Detectives from Crime Command, including the Homicide Squad and Fugitive Squad, are investigating the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Full release: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/two-arrested-part...

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I wonder if this gave them an opportunity to plant some listening devices, listen to what they are talking about???

 

[essareem]

On Google Maps... Place of Worship?

 

[SLouTh]

Fugitive Squad detectives, along with Special Operations Group members, attended a Porepunkah address about 8.40pm.
A 42-year-old woman and 15-year-old boy were safely arrested at the address and taken into custody. The Porepunkah pair were interviewed and released pending further enquiries.

I wonder if DF made contact with his family somehow and they didn’t tell the Police? But Police knew from surveillance…….???

I have been wondering if Police can triangulate “Starlink” ??? Like they can with phone towers….

Starlink is very popular in the bush and remote settings for coverage, used a lot up north now for hunting camping fishing adventures in Cape York etc and there are still many rural places that still have no regular internet coverage with 5G etc

8:40pm seems late to arrest a 15y/o that is most likely in shock and grieving to some extent …. JMO …. But I am a bit of a softie

 

[SLouTh]

Anyone got a link yet for the presser ? Should be on about now…..

 

[SLouTh]

Anyone got a link yet for the presser ? Should be on about now…..

Found it ….

 

[essareem]

I wonder if DF made contact with his family somehow and they didn’t tell the Police? But Police knew from surveillance…….???

I have been wondering if Police can triangulate “Starlink” ??? Like they can with phone towers….

Starlink is very popular in the bush and remote settings for coverage, used a lot up north now for hunting camping fishing adventures in Cape York etc and there are still many rural places that still have no regular internet coverage with 5G etc

8:40pm seems late to arrest a 15y/o that is most likely in shock and grieving to some extent …. JMO …. But I am a bit of a softie

Probably just a tactic to get to Dezi.

And yes, Starlink emits radio signals which could, with the right equipment, be detected

 

[MrJ]

Key Event
3m ago

Woman arrested and released was wife of Dezi Freeman​

By Madi Chwasta​

The ABC has confirmed that a 42-year-old woman arrested and later released by police in Porepunkah last night was the wife of alleged gunman Dezi Freeman.

Mali Freeman was arrested in a raid by police on a Porepunkah home last night and interviewed before being released.

Police also took a 15-year-old boy into custody last night and later released him.

The suspected gunman — 56-year-old Porepunkah man Dezi Freeman — has been on the run since Tuesday after entering alpine bushland on foot, and is believed to be heavily armed.

Sources have told the ABC that police believe a homemade gun was used in the shooting.

Police exploring 'alleged sightings' of Dezi Freeman after wife and son arrested and released — as it happened

Police arrest and release alleged gunman Dezi Freeman's wife and teenage son as their investigation into the Porepunkah shooting continues. Read how the day unfolded.

www.abc.net.au

 

[MrJ]

Key Event
1m ago

Police commissioner meets with families of officers​

By Melissa Brown​

Chief Commissioner Bush says a "very professional and coordinated operation" is in place to bring the search to a safe conclusion.

He's again paid tribute to the two slain officers.

He says he's met with Neal Thompson's wife to offer her support and spoken to Vadim De Waart's aunt who lives in Melbourne.

He says he's met with the third police officer who continues to recover in hospital.

He says funeral arrangements have not been finalised.

3m ago

Police commissioner says every resource is available to find Dezi Freeman​

By Melissa Brown​

Chief Commissioner Bush begins by thanking the police members who are searching for Dezi Freeman.

He says he's visited the forward command base to get an appreciation of the search effort and investigation into the Porepunkah shootings.

He says he can assure the public that police have every resource they need to find Mr Freeman, including more than 450 officers

Police exploring 'alleged sightings' of Dezi Freeman after wife and son arrested and released — as it happened

Police arrest and release alleged gunman Dezi Freeman's wife and teenage son as their investigation into the Porepunkah shooting continues. Read how the day unfolded.

www.abc.net.au

 

[MrJ]

Key Event
3m ago

'Lay down your firearms': Police commissioner calls on Dezi Freeman to surrender​

By Melissa Brown​

Commissioner Bush says he wants to give locals the assurance that police will not leave Porepunkah until Dezi Freeman is in custody.

He again calls on Freeman to surrender to police.

"If that person is listening, it really is time to lay down your firearms and give yourself up."

1m ago

Entire police family 'hurting'​

By Melissa Brown​

Chief Commissioner Bush says interstate resources are being sent to Victoria including Australian Federal Police, and officers from New South Wales, South Australia and the ACT.

"All of our law enforcement colleagues and partners across Australia are leaning into this with us," he says.

"They know the impact. It's not just the Victoria Police that is hurting at the moment. It's the entire police family."

Police exploring 'alleged sightings' of Dezi Freeman after wife and son arrested and released — as it happened

Police arrest and release alleged gunman Dezi Freeman's wife and teenage son as their investigation into the Porepunkah shooting continues. Read how the day unfolded.

www.abc.net.au

 

[essareem]

Key Event
1m ago

Police commissioner meets with families of officers​

By Melissa Brown​

Chief Commissioner Bush says a "very professional and coordinated operation" is in place to bring the search to a safe conclusion.

He's again paid tribute to the two slain officers.

He says he's met with Neal Thompson's wife to offer her support and spoken to Vadim De Waart's aunt who lives in Melbourne.

He says he's met with the third police officer who continues to recover in hospital.

He says funeral arrangements have not been finalised.

3m ago

Police commissioner says every resource is available to find Dezi Freeman​

By Melissa Brown​

Chief Commissioner Bush begins by thanking the police members who are searching for Dezi Freeman.

He says he's visited the forward command base to get an appreciation of the search effort and investigation into the Porepunkah shootings.

He says he can assure the public that police have every resource they need to find Mr Freeman, including more than 450 officers

Police exploring 'alleged sightings' of Dezi Freeman after wife and son arrested and released — as it happened

Police arrest and release alleged gunman Dezi Freeman's wife and teenage son as their investigation into the Porepunkah shooting continues. Read how the day unfolded.

www.abc.net.au

450 officers. That's incredible.

 

[Marg944]

15m ago12.48 AEST

Roadblock back up near Dezi Freeman’s old home in Porepunkah


As Porepunkah braces for wild weather, the roadblock near the property where alleged gunman Dezi Freeman was living has been set up again.

This is the third afternoon in a row that police have blocked off this part of the area.

There is low cloud cover, and the helicopter, which usually flies overhead, is not around. It is unclear if they are currently searching in the area.

 

[MrJ]

Wow!

Key Event
1m ago

'May or may not be charges that follow' arrests, commissioner says​

By Melissa Brown​

Chief Commissioner Bush is taking questions from the media about the arrest and release of Dezi Freeman's wife and a teenage boy.

He says he cannot talk about the specifics of what happened.

"There was search warrants executed last night," he says.

"People were interviewed totally and specifically in relation to the homicide investigation.

"Those searches have been completed, the interviews have been conducted, those people have been released.

"There may or may not be charges that follow but it would be very inappropriate for me to say anything else at this point."

Police exploring 'alleged sightings' of Dezi Freeman after wife and son arrested and released — as it happened

Police arrest and release alleged gunman Dezi Freeman's wife and teenage son as their investigation into the Porepunkah shooting continues. Read how the day unfolded.

www.abc.net.au