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

[drsleuth]

He's taken his wife and children into the mountain. I really hope he doesn't murder/suicide
IMO

High possibility, what has he to loose at this point?.

He's already killed two cops & nearly a third. Hopefully no more.

No one should die doing their job!!

 

[MrJ]

Key Event
3m ago
'We are grieving together': Alpine Shire mayor
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By Daniel Miles

Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas has described today's shooting as "a day of deep sorrow and shock" for the community.

"We hold our police in the highest regard, they serve with courage, compassion and dedication, and their loss is felt profoundly across our region," Cr Nicholas said.

"To our community, we know today has been unsettling and emotional. Thank you for your patience, your understanding and for continuing to follow police instructions to stay safe. Your care for one another is what makes our shire so strong.

"To our wonderful teachers: thank you for being a steady and calming presence for our students during today's lockdowns.

"As the situation continues to unfold, all council facilities will remain closed until further notice and tonight's council meeting has been postponed.

"We are grieving together and we will continue to support each other with compassion and care.

"Please stay safe."

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.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Detechtive]

High possibility, what has he to loose at this point?.

He's already killed two cops & nearly a third. Hopefully no more.

No one should die doing their job!!

Agree So sad. And the fourth officer traumatised forever with survivor guilt.

They probably have a special sniper team to take him out at this point. Hopefully the wife and children are unharmed

IMO

 

[MrJ]

At this point sovereign citizens should be designated as domestic terrorists and monitored closely IMO

 

[Kemug]

Well, that was an interesting video! I had expected him to be unkempt and uncouth, but not at all. What a tragedy. I just hope his wife and kids survive it.

 

[Detechtive]

Well, that was an interesting video! I had expected him to be unkempt and uncouth, but not at all. What a tragedy. I just hope his wife and kids survive it.

Crazy that he thinks he has the right to arrest the magistrate and 6 cops. IMO

 

[drsleuth]

Crazy that he thinks he has the right to arrest the magistrate and 6 cops. IMO

What is scary, is that they really believe in what they say & believe. And there is a lot of them.

I think they all have Oppositional Defiant Disorder !!!

Do any of them have actual jobs??

 

[MrJ]

Key Event
1m ago

Police to provide update on shooting at 6pm​

By Judd Boaz​

Victoria Police Commissioner Mike Bush will provide an update on the Porepunkah shooting at 6pm in Wangaratta.

He will be joined by a spokesperson from the Police Association Victoria.

Mike Bush will provide an update at 6pm. (ABC News: Danielle Bonica)

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.

www.abc.net.au

 

[MrJ]

Key Event
2m ago
Victoria Police Commissioner provides quick update
Judd Boaz profile image
By Judd Boaz

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush has provided a brief update on the Porepunkah shooting ahead of the press conference at 6pm.

Chief Commissioner Bush said the culprit behind the shootings, which left two police officers dead, was still at large.

"I want to further assure the rural community around Bright that we will do everything to bring this person into custody so that your community is safe," he said.

He urged the local community to stay safe and to not venture out until they had been given the all clear.

"Can I please ask you just to stay at home, not go out and about at the moment, until this operation is concluded?" he said.

"I'm leaving now to head to the area to support our officers and support the operation."

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.

www.abc.net.au

 

[MrJ]

1m ago
'Senseless murder of our mates': Police Association
By Daniel Miles

The Police Association of Victoria has released the following statement:

"The Police Association and its membership has been left devastated by the senseless murder of our mates, colleagues and dearly loved family members.

"These brave officers went to work today like they did every day, to protect the community. Their dedication to protecting the lives of others, cost them their own.

"The devastating loss of our members is difficult to comprehend.

"TPAV is assisting all of our members involved and will provide any and all support to the families of our fallen members and their colleagues."

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.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Marg944]

Hope the Special Operations Group bring in their Bearcats - they protected the LE during the Wiemballa Seige.

 

[MrJ]

Key Event
1m ago
Ten police officers attended property before shooting
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By Judd Boaz

Chief Commissioner Bush said a team of 10 police officers attended a property on Rayner Track near Porepunkah shortly after 10.30am this morning.

He said two officers were fatally shot while a third was shot in the lower body.

"It's believed the offender has since left the property and at this time his whereabouts are unknown," a police statement said.

"A significant search is actively underway to locate the man."

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.

www.abc.net.au

 

[SouthAussie]

"I want to further assure the rural community around Bright that we will do everything to bring this person into custody so that your community is safe," he said.

The police will never stop looking for him. You don't kill their brethren.

 

[Marg944]

“The armed suspect is still on the run and has reportedly taken his wife and children hostage.”

Two police officers killed in shooting at rural property

The armed suspect is still on the run and has reportedly taken his wife and children hostage.

7news.com.au

 

[Kemug]

Ten LE attended the property this morning! Ten! Sure sounds like they were expecting resistance!

 

[Marg944]

Fast facts:

• Gunman a suspected ‘sovereign citizen’


• Suspect flees into bush with wife and children as hostages


• Neighbours say ‘hippy community’ was at property where officers shot


• One of two officers killed was weeks from retiring

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[drsleuth]

Ten LE attended the property this morning! Ten! Sure sounds like they were expecting resistance!

I'm happy to hear that & that they didn't just send in a few general duties cops.

Obviously something went terribly wrong

 

[TootsieFootsie]

The Wiemballa ones were teachers which still seems crazy to me.

 

[drsleuth]

The Wiemballa ones were teachers which still seems crazy to me.

Toots they are crazy. Also scary.

 

[drsleuth]

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