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

[Marg944]

Police confirm Freeman’s wife and son arrested last night​

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


There may or may not be charges that follow.”

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

 

[MrJ]

Key Event
2m ago

Police chief says Dezi Freeman should not be aided​

By Melissa Brown​

Chief Commissioner Bush says investigators are keeping an open mind about whether anyone is helping Dezi Freeman to evade police.

"We're looking at every avenue," he says.

"If he is being aided in his escape, whoever is considering aiding him in this escape or avoiding apprehension, they are committing a criminal offence.

"This person does not deserve to be aided in any way. If any person knows him or comes in contact with him, they need to encourage him to hand himself in."

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

 

[Twistinginthewind]

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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Hoping this means LE is dialing in on him and they don't think he's gone bush but may be lurking around there in some kind of tunnel or bunker type of set up not far from the property.

JMO

 

[MrJ]

Key Event
1m ago

Police exploring 'alleged' sightings of Mr Freeman​

By Jesse Thompson​

Chief Commissioner Mike Bush says police are exploring "alleged sightings" of Dezi Freeman.

"We can’t confirm they are of him but if you think you have seen him, let us know. We’ll explore it.

Key Event
6m ago

Police remaining tight-lipped about search​

By Melissa Brown​

Chief Commissioner Bush won't reveal if Dezi Freeman's phone has been picked up at any local mobile phone towers.

He says the search area is very wide.

He says it's possible the alleged gunman has access to technology.

He says text messages to residents have been sent to a wider area, including major nearby towns because police "are not making any assumptions".

1m ago

Police will explore 'all charges' when suspect apprehended​

By Melissa Brown​

Chief Commissioner won't reveal what weapons have been seized from Dezi Freeman's property.

He says police are not currently exploring Dezi Freeman's history and actions on Tuesday as a terrorism incident.

"But we will as part of the prosecution so when we apprehend this person, all avenues and all charges will be explored."

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

 

[Detechtive]

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

Satellite positioning is far far more accurate than phone towers/ pings for triangulation, with an accuracy of between 2m and 30m. IMO

Edit: To add link: SpaceX Satellite Signals Used Like GPS to Pinpoint Location on Earth | Samueli School of Engineering at UC Irvine

 

[Bats]

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

There have been a number of surveillance applications over the last few days so I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[MrJ]

2m ago

Chief Commissioner denies that local police were denied help before going to Dezi Freeman's property​

By Melissa Brown​

Chief Commissioner Bush is asked whether local police who were preparing to execute the warrant on Dezi Freeman on Tuesday had asked for help from specialist officers in Melbourne, and whether that request was rejected.

"What I can tell you is that that was considered, but it wasn't requested," he says.

"When they prepare for a search warrant, they'll do a risk assessment. They will then decide what level of risk is attached to that and what resources are required to support that.

"They did not consider a request to the Special Operations Group necessary."

3m ago

Weather is not helping police​

By Melissa Brown​

A severe weather warning has been issued for most of Victoria for today, including dangerous wind gusts, rain, hail and snow.

Chief Commissoner Bush says police are used to working in poor weather conditions but acknowleges it is deteriorating.

"It doesn't help us, and I'm sure it doesn't help the person we're looking for."

He says the Australian Federal Police are joining the search to help keep everyone involved are safe.

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 agoPolice commissioner says it's safe for Porepunkah Pub to re-open
By Melissa Brown
The Porepunkah Pub is re-opening this afternoon after being closed since Tuesday.

Chief Commissioner Bush says he supports the move.

"We're really conscious that people need to go about their lives," he says.

"We've been in discussion with those owners.

"We'll be very much in the environment to make sure people are kept safe so our message to people is if you need to go about your business, go about your business, stay safe, be vigilant and we are there to support you.

"But if you see anything that you believe is suspicious or could be this person, please ring triple-0."

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

 

[SLouTh]

Police confirm Freeman’s wife and son arrested last night​

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


There may or may not be charges that follow.”

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

Interestingly the commissioner said the interviews (and arrests) were in direct response to the actual homicide investigation.

The media HINTING in the question time that possibly the firearms were in DF’s wife’s possession after police removed them from DF……

IMO

 

[MrJ]

Key Event
1m ago

Questions return to arrest of Dezi Freeman's wife​

By Melissa Brown​

Chief Commissioner Bush is asked why police could be heard shouting "Come out with nothing in your hands".

He agrees that police always assume that people they are trying to arrest may be armed.

"So we have to follow protocol in terms of that so that's the safest way to approach that, and we would never assume that there were not firearms in that address."

Mali Freeman was released without charge last night.

Live: Police exploring 'alleged sightings' of Dezi Freeman after wife and son arrested and released

Police arrest and release alleged gunman Dezi Freeman's wife and teenage son as their investigation into the Porepunkah shooting continues. Follow live.

www.abc.net.au

 

[MrJ]

Key Event
1m ago

Chief Commissioner declines to say whether police have spotted Dezi Freeman​

By Melissa Brown​

Chief Commissioner Bush says police are receiving information from the public.

He says everything is helpful and he encourages people to continue contacting officers.

He says there have been alleged sightings of Dezi Freeman but none has been confirmed.

"Do police think they've seen him?" a reporter asks.

Chief Commissioner Bush pauses, then says "Can I leave it at that?"

Live: Police exploring 'alleged sightings' of Dezi Freeman after wife and son arrested and released

Police arrest and release alleged gunman Dezi Freeman's wife and teenage son as their investigation into the Porepunkah shooting continues. Follow live.

www.abc.net.au

 

[drsleuth]

I don't think I've ever seen so many resources thrown at a police operations before, multiple states plus AFP & I think ASIO.

 

[MrJ]

Key Event
5m ago

Premier meets with widow of fallen officer​

By Melissa Brown​

Jacinta Allan has revealed she and Police Minister Anthony Carbines were with the Chief Commissioner when he met the wife of Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson.

"As part of that conversation, we discussed funeral arrangements," she says.

She did not confirm whether the family had been offered or accepted an offer of a state funeral.

"These are deeply personal decisions that are made by families that are grieving," she says.

"The state will be providing every support to Victoria Police to support the families in the organisation of the funeral arrangements, recognising that these will be very difficult days for the family."

Live: Police exploring 'alleged sightings' of Dezi Freeman after wife and son arrested and released

Police arrest and release alleged gunman Dezi Freeman's wife and teenage son as their investigation into the Porepunkah shooting continues. Follow live.

www.abc.net.au

 

[MrJ]

Key Event
2m ago

Jacinta Allan finishes addressing the press conference​

By Melissa Brown​

The Premier finishes by again expressing her support for Victoria Police members and the local community.

"People across the nation are standing with the men and women who work here out of Victoria Police's Wangaratta station," he says.

"People around the nation are putting their arms around the community of Porepunkah in this very difficult time.

"And being here today with the minister to lay a floral tribute on behalf of the Victorian community is also one small way that we can demonstrate that we also put our arms around the community here, and the broader Victoria Police family."

Live: Police exploring 'alleged sightings' of Dezi Freeman after wife and son arrested and released

Police arrest and release alleged gunman Dezi Freeman's wife and teenage son as their investigation into the Porepunkah shooting continues. Follow live.

www.abc.net.au

 

[SLouTh]

450 officers. That's incredible.

Yes it is great!

But in reality, they could probably even do with more, when you think about the entire investigation and covering 24hours of shifts daily….

And they would be split into teams:
The homicide investigation team
The physical search teams and Bear Cat Teams
The intelligence team and
The community safety team ….
All have to operate around the clock … and also forensics would be there as well …

So roughly about 100 officers per team …. Plus the chiefs and commanders …

They may be doing 12 hour shifts rather than 8hr shifts for managing 24 hour coverage a bit easier ….

IMO

 

[MrJ]

3m ago

Who are police looking for?​

By Judd Boaz​

Dezi Freeman, also known as Desmond Filby, is a 56-year-old man.

He is described as being Caucasian, 183cm tall, medium build, short dark hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing dark green (khaki) tracksuit pants, dark green rain jacket, brown Blundstone boots and reading glasses.

Police believe he is carrying multiple firearms and should not be approached by members of the public who may see him.

Dezi Freeman (Supplied: Victoria Police)

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]

3m ago

Who are police looking for?​

By Judd Boaz​

Dezi Freeman, also known as Desmond Filby, is a 56-year-old man.

He is described as being Caucasian, 183cm tall, medium build, short dark hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing dark green (khaki) tracksuit pants, dark green rain jacket, brown Blundstone boots and reading glasses.

Police believe he is carrying multiple firearms and should not be approached by members of the public who may see him.

Dezi Freeman (Supplied: Victoria Police)

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

Why do they always get the eye colour wrong?

If these are brown I'll eat my hat

 

[3llecia]

I don't think I've ever seen so many resources thrown at a police operations before, multiple states plus AFP & I think ASIO.

I think it speaks to the broader implications of the crimes, plus the threat to their members if civilians become radicalised like DF.

NSW Police have years of experience from the search for Malcolm Nader. Plus, the border is close and VicPol don’t have much jurisdiction if he fled across it.

AFP have specialist groups and assets needed for the terrain, plus domestic terrorism is a potential crime if he’s apprehended. AFP also may be involved in the CSA allegations depending on the nature of those allegations (online production and publishing of CSAM; dark web groups).

ASIO have signals expertise, possibly even agents embedded in the domestic sovcit movement to monitor their communication channels. They can also gather insights from international agencies dealing with similar fugitives.

 

[Kemug]

Key Event
2m ago

Police chief says Dezi Freeman should not be aided​

By Melissa Brown​

Chief Commissioner Bush says investigators are keeping an open mind about whether anyone is helping Dezi Freeman to evade police.

"We're looking at every avenue," he says.

"If he is being aided in his escape, whoever is considering aiding him in this escape or avoiding apprehension, they are committing a criminal offence.

"This person does not deserve to be aided in any way. If any person knows him or comes in contact with him, they need to encourage him to hand himself in."

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

Someone might aid him if being held at gunpoint.

 

[Detechtive]

It’s hard to figure out which information police are putting out is accurate because they would be purposefully putting out tactical information to throw him off the scent. IMO