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Porepunkah shooting: Two officers dead and another wounded after shooting at High Country property, Victoria, Australia
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Police hunt 'heavily armed' gunman after two police officers fatally shot
Victoria Police urge locals in Porepunkah to remain indoors as a man remains armed and at large following the shooting of two police.
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Two police officers killed, one injured, after shooting in Porepunkah, north-east of Melbourne
Two police officers have been killed and one injured in a shooting at a rural property in Porepunkah in north-east Victoria.
Victoria Police are at a property in the regional Victorian town, 300 kilometres north-east of Melbourne.
People are being asked to avoid the scene, which has been described as an "active and ongoing incident which may present a significant risk to members of the public".
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Porepunkah shooting as it happened: Two Victoria Police officers shot dead and one injured after ambush in High Country
Two officers are dead and another wounded after a shooting at a rural property in Porepunkah, about 300 kilometres north-east of Melbourne.
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Says the officers were there to present a warrant for historical sexual abuse allegations.
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Manhunt continues in Victoria for suspected identified gunman as two officers killed — as it happened
Local communities have been asked to stay indoors and follow police advice as the search for the gunman continues into the night.
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I do hope this isn't another Wieambilla-style event
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12.22pm
Heavily armed officers from the Special Operations Group are on their way to an active incident in the alpine town near the base of Mount Buffalo in Victoria’s High Country, where police are already on the scene.
Police have advised the public to stay away from the area.
12.29pm
Here is an aerial image of the property:
A high-res image of a property where a police officer has been shot and two others are missing near Porepunkah.Credit: Google Earth
12.35pm
Here is some of the updated police statement:
12.45pm
The school’s principal, Jill Gillies, confirmed all 106 students are safe and watching movies to stay distracted. She said that the school initiated a pre-emptive lockdown after being notified of an unfolding police situation. She said the decision was made to ensure the safety of the children and keep everyone calm.
The school’s emergency management plan was activated, and students were quickly moved into classrooms, where blinds were drawn and doors were locked.
The children will remain inside until the lockdown is lifted.
12.51pm
“We heard from friends who are in town that there were eight (police) cars (at the property),” she said.
“It’s insane. We’ve lost count of how many vehicles have gone past.
“There are ambulance vehicles and high-speed unmarked cars flying down the Alpine Road.”
1.05pm
Heavy gunfire has prevented police from entering the property as they wait for Special Operations officers to arrive on the scene.
Three police sources not authorised to speak on behalf of the force have told this masthead that two officers were killed in an ambush attack. Victoria Police has declined to comment.
One officer was shot in the thigh while serving a warrant at the property on Tuesday morning. Police are still searching for the offender.
We will bring you the latest updates as we confirm them.
1.14pm
“Our thoughts are with the police for the work they do, each and every day,” Albanese said.
“The men and women who wear our uniform, wear the uniform of the police, take risks each and every day.
“The Victorian police commissioner will be providing updates during the afternoon as more facts that are able to be released become clear.”
1.21pm
Another officer was wounded after shots were fired at a rural property in Porepunkah, about 300 kilometres north-east of Melbourne.
Heavy gunfire has prevented police from entering the property as they wait for Special Operations officers to arrive on the scene.
Three police sources not authorised to speak on behalf of the force told this masthead that two officers were killed in an ambush attack. Victoria Police has declined to comment.
1.40pm
A customer who had spoken with a policeman had told him that two officers had been killed during a normal police operation and another had survived.
“People are worried,” he said. “People have been told not to come outside because the shooter is still on the run.″
1.44pm
Here is the statement:
Porepunkah shooting as it happened: Two Victoria Police officers shot dead and one injured after ambush in High Country
Two officers are dead and another wounded after a shooting at a rural property in Porepunkah, about 300 kilometres north-east of Melbourne.
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12.22pm
Police urge public to stay away from the area
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A call for urgent assistance at the Porepunkah property was made at 10.55am.Heavily armed officers from the Special Operations Group are on their way to an active incident in the alpine town near the base of Mount Buffalo in Victoria’s High Country, where police are already on the scene.
Police have advised the public to stay away from the area.
12.29pm
Google Earth image of the Porepunkah property
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A police officer has been wounded and there are grave concerns for two other officers after a shooting at a rural property in Porepunkah, about 300 kilometres north-east of Melbourne and seven kilometres west of Bright.Here is an aerial image of the property:
A high-res image of a property where a police officer has been shot and two others are missing near Porepunkah.Credit: Google Earth
12.35pm
Police release updated media statement
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Police are now treating this as “an active incident” and are concerned about the risk to members of the public, pleading with people to stay away from the scene.Here is some of the updated police statement:
12.45pm
School in lockdown: Children watch movies as distraction
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Porepunkah Primary School, located about 800 metres from the scene, has been in lockdown since 11.30am.The school’s principal, Jill Gillies, confirmed all 106 students are safe and watching movies to stay distracted. She said that the school initiated a pre-emptive lockdown after being notified of an unfolding police situation. She said the decision was made to ensure the safety of the children and keep everyone calm.
The school’s emergency management plan was activated, and students were quickly moved into classrooms, where blinds were drawn and doors were locked.
The children will remain inside until the lockdown is lifted.
12.51pm
‘High-speed unmarked cars flying down the Alpine Road’: local
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A nearby resident, who did not want to be identified, said locals had not yet been told to stay indoors.“We heard from friends who are in town that there were eight (police) cars (at the property),” she said.
“It’s insane. We’ve lost count of how many vehicles have gone past.
“There are ambulance vehicles and high-speed unmarked cars flying down the Alpine Road.”
1.05pm
Two officers dead at property in Porepunkah
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Two officers are dead and another wounded after a shooting at a rural property in Porepunkah, about 300 kilometres north-east of Melbourne.Heavy gunfire has prevented police from entering the property as they wait for Special Operations officers to arrive on the scene.
Three police sources not authorised to speak on behalf of the force have told this masthead that two officers were killed in an ambush attack. Victoria Police has declined to comment.
One officer was shot in the thigh while serving a warrant at the property on Tuesday morning. Police are still searching for the offender.
We will bring you the latest updates as we confirm them.
1.14pm
Prime minister expresses sympathy for police
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed his sympathy for the police involved in the incident, saying he was concerned for the officers involved.“Our thoughts are with the police for the work they do, each and every day,” Albanese said.
“The men and women who wear our uniform, wear the uniform of the police, take risks each and every day.
“The Victorian police commissioner will be providing updates during the afternoon as more facts that are able to be released become clear.”
1.21pm
Police were executing warrant for historical sex abuse allegations
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BREAKING: Police were visiting a High Country home to execute a warrant for historical sex abuse allegations when two officers were shot dead in an ambush.Another officer was wounded after shots were fired at a rural property in Porepunkah, about 300 kilometres north-east of Melbourne.
Heavy gunfire has prevented police from entering the property as they wait for Special Operations officers to arrive on the scene.
Three police sources not authorised to speak on behalf of the force told this masthead that two officers were killed in an ambush attack. Victoria Police has declined to comment.
1.40pm
Porepunkah on high alert as shooter remains at large
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The operator of an Ampol petrol station on Nicholson Street in Porepunkah told the ABC the town was in lockdown and he had seen emergency vehicles race through on their way from the Great Alpine Road to Mount Buffalo, on the highway.A customer who had spoken with a policeman had told him that two officers had been killed during a normal police operation and another had survived.
“People are worried,” he said. “People have been told not to come outside because the shooter is still on the run.″
1.44pm
Premier Allan praises police bravery.
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Premier Jacinta Allan has issued a statement on the Porepunkah incident, stating that the “situation remains active.Here is the statement:
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Manhunt continues in Victoria for suspected identified gunman as two officers killed — as it happened
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"Tonight's Ordinary Council Meeting has also been postponed, and will be rescheduled for two weeks' time," the council said in a statement.
Porepunkah is located in the Shire of Alpine (Alpine Shire Council)
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Alpine Shire Council closes all facilities following shooting
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The Alpine Shire Council has closed all of its facilities, including libraries and information centres, effective immediately."Tonight's Ordinary Council Meeting has also been postponed, and will be rescheduled for two weeks' time," the council said in a statement.
Manhunt continues in Victoria for suspected identified gunman as two officers killed — as it happened
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"Each and every day Victoria Police members go out in the face of danger. Each and every day they know the risks," he said.
"Today we want to send out our thanks to all of them but more importantly, our thoughts to everyone as the events unfold up north."
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Victorian Opposition sending 'thoughts to everyone'
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Opposition leader Brad Battin says his thoughts are with the officers involved in the shooting."Each and every day Victoria Police members go out in the face of danger. Each and every day they know the risks," he said.
"Today we want to send out our thanks to all of them but more importantly, our thoughts to everyone as the events unfold up north."
Manhunt continues in Victoria for suspected identified gunman as two officers killed — as it happened
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The latest from the ABC's Ashlee Aldridge
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Ashlee Aldridge has provided an update from the scene to ABC Radio Melbourne.
"We're on scene at the moment, there's still a very big police presence," she said.
"In the last 10 minutes we saw a number of police vehicles leave the cordoned-off area that we're stationed at and head up towards Mt Buffalo.
"There's still around 50 police officers standing about 100 metres from me.
"Things have gone relatively quiet at the moment. "
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The latest from the ABC's Ashlee Aldridge
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Ashlee Aldridge has provided an update from the scene to ABC Radio Melbourne.
"We're on scene at the moment, there's still a very big police presence," she said.
"In the last 10 minutes we saw a number of police vehicles leave the cordoned-off area that we're stationed at and head up towards Mt Buffalo.
"There's still around 50 police officers standing about 100 metres from me.
"Things have gone relatively quiet at the moment. "
Manhunt continues in Victoria for suspected identified gunman as two officers killed — as it happened
Local communities have been asked to stay indoors and follow police advice as the search for the gunman continues into the night.
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1.57pm
The shooting, which took place at a rural property about 300 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, left the two officers dead and a third wounded.
1.59pm
He is believed to be a self-proclaimed sovereign citizen.
Police at the scene of a shooting in the high country of Porepunkah.Credit: AAPIMAGE
Sovereign citizens are considered to be part of a radicalised fringe group that follows conspiracy theories and believes the government is illegitimate.
They are renowned for having contempt and distrust for law enforcement agencies.
The offender has changed his name to reflect his sovereign citizen status.
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Weapons stolen from fatally wounded officers
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This masthead has been told that two weapons were stolen from the fatally wounded officers.The shooting, which took place at a rural property about 300 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, left the two officers dead and a third wounded.
1.59pm
Offender believed to be sovereign citizen
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Police are still searching for the offender, who was living on a bus on the property.He is believed to be a self-proclaimed sovereign citizen.
Police at the scene of a shooting in the high country of Porepunkah.Credit: AAPIMAGE
Sovereign citizens are considered to be part of a radicalised fringe group that follows conspiracy theories and believes the government is illegitimate.
They are renowned for having contempt and distrust for law enforcement agencies.
The offender has changed his name to reflect his sovereign citizen status.
Porepunkah shooting as it happened: Two Victoria Police officers shot dead and one injured after ambush in High Country
Two officers are dead and another wounded after a shooting at a rural property in Porepunkah, about 300 kilometres north-east of Melbourne.
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Porepunkah shooting as it happened: Two Victoria Police officers shot dead and one injured after ambush in High Country
Two officers are dead and another wounded after a shooting at a rural property in Porepunkah, about 300 kilometres north-east of Melbourne.
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Said to live there with wife and adult children. It was in the Age article, the first one I saw.
Said to live there with wife and adult children. It was in the Age article, the first one I saw.
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Scene still active as dog squad arrives
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Reporting live from the scene, reporter Ashlee Aldridge said things have gone relatively quiet at the police staging area.
"It would appear there's some type of briefing happening between police officers in the distance," she told ABC Radio Melbourne.
"The helicopter looks to have come down now.
"We've seen the dog squad arrive and a dog was taken out of one of the cars.
"We really haven't heard that many details, it's still a very active situation."
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Scene still active as dog squad arrives
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Reporting live from the scene, reporter Ashlee Aldridge said things have gone relatively quiet at the police staging area.
"It would appear there's some type of briefing happening between police officers in the distance," she told ABC Radio Melbourne.
"The helicopter looks to have come down now.
"We've seen the dog squad arrive and a dog was taken out of one of the cars.
"We really haven't heard that many details, it's still a very active situation."
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Porepunkah shooting as it happened: Two Victoria Police officers shot dead and one injured after ambush in High Country
Two officers are dead and another wounded after a shooting at a rural property in Porepunkah, about 300 kilometres north-east of Melbourne.
Offender was living in a bus on the property.
The incident unfolded at a property on Mount Buffalo Road at Porepunkah, residents said.
A resident of the same road, Carol Lowen, said police arrived at her property at midday.
“The police came earlier and asked us to lock down. That’s what we’ve done, we’ve stayed inside,” Ms Lowen said.
“There’s police everywhere. It’s just down the road from us where it’s unfolding.
“We’re locked inside with both dogs inside. It is a bit scary.”
Her husband was cutting the car when officers arrived, she said.
“They asked him who was here, asked him to keep the keys out of the car and come inside and stay inside until further notice.
“We’ve got a son who lives down the back of our place and they asked him to lock up as well.
“I just heard now on the news he (the gunman) has got his wife and children and taken off into the bush.”
A helicopter was “virtually doing a circle over our place”, Ms Lowen added.
“Whether they’ve seen him, I don’t know. It was down very, very low, as low as he can get.
“We’ve got a property behind us as well and it (the helicopter) was virtually on his land as well.”
She was shocked to see news updates that two police had been killed and one was injured.
Locals believe it involves long-term residents of the area.
“There’s plenty of places to hide,” one told The Australian.
“He’s been here since he was a child if it is who we think it is, so he’ll know his way around.”
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A resident of the same road, Carol Lowen, said police arrived at her property at midday.
“The police came earlier and asked us to lock down. That’s what we’ve done, we’ve stayed inside,” Ms Lowen said.
“There’s police everywhere. It’s just down the road from us where it’s unfolding.
“We’re locked inside with both dogs inside. It is a bit scary.”
Her husband was cutting the car when officers arrived, she said.
“They asked him who was here, asked him to keep the keys out of the car and come inside and stay inside until further notice.
“We’ve got a son who lives down the back of our place and they asked him to lock up as well.
“I just heard now on the news he (the gunman) has got his wife and children and taken off into the bush.”
A helicopter was “virtually doing a circle over our place”, Ms Lowen added.
“Whether they’ve seen him, I don’t know. It was down very, very low, as low as he can get.
“We’ve got a property behind us as well and it (the helicopter) was virtually on his land as well.”
She was shocked to see news updates that two police had been killed and one was injured.
Locals believe it involves long-term residents of the area.
“There’s plenty of places to hide,” one told The Australian.
“He’s been here since he was a child if it is who we think it is, so he’ll know his way around.”
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2.10pm
Members of this fringe group are known for their deep distrust and contempt for law enforcement.
To reflect his beliefs, the alleged gunman had changed his name.
Police were at the property to execute a warrant for historical sex offences against him when the shooting occurred.
2.11pm
Police at the scene of a shooting in the high country village of Porepunkah in Victoria, after two police officers were fatally shot and a third critically injured.Credit: AAPIMAGE
2.13pm
“This includes all transfer stations, libraries and Visitor Information Centres and Depots across the Shire, Council’s Customer Service Centre in Bright and Bright Sports Centre,” the council said in a post on Facebook.
The council’s regular meeting has been postponed for two weeks.
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Who is the alleged gunman and why did he change his name?
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The alleged gunman in the Porepunkah shooting was living on a bus on the property and is believed to be a “sovereign citizen,” a member of a radical group that follows conspiracy theories and believes the government is illegitimate.Members of this fringe group are known for their deep distrust and contempt for law enforcement.
To reflect his beliefs, the alleged gunman had changed his name.
Police were at the property to execute a warrant for historical sex offences against him when the shooting occurred.
2.11pm
Airstrip north of Porepunkah closed to all but emergency services and police
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A police helicopter is currently circling an area to the north of Porepunkah airstrip, which has been closed to all aircraft other than emergency services and police.Police at the scene of a shooting in the high country village of Porepunkah in Victoria, after two police officers were fatally shot and a third critically injured.Credit: AAPIMAGE
2.13pm
Council shuts down buildings as search continues for gunman
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Alpine Shire Council has closed all its facilities while police continue to search for the offender.“This includes all transfer stations, libraries and Visitor Information Centres and Depots across the Shire, Council’s Customer Service Centre in Bright and Bright Sports Centre,” the council said in a post on Facebook.
The council’s regular meeting has been postponed for two weeks.
Porepunkah shooting as it happened: Two Victoria Police officers shot dead and one injured after ambush in High Country
Two officers are dead and another wounded after a shooting at a rural property in Porepunkah, about 300 kilometres north-east of Melbourne.
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