Manhunt continues for Australian man accused of killing two police officers

Saturday 30 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 30 Aug 2025, 4:23pm

In this story NZME, Victoria Police, Mike Bush

Hundreds of officers are searching for Dezi Freeman, who allegedly shot and killed two police officers and injured another at a rural Victoria property. The search has entered its fifth day as severe alpine weather complicates efforts to locate the gunman.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 30 Aug 2025, 4:00pm

   Former New Zealand police commissioner Mike Bush directs search for alleged Aussie cop killer Dezi Freeman, calls to give himself up (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 30 Aug 2025, 4:23pm

   Search for Australian gunman Dezi Freeman enters fifth day as weather closes in (opens in new tab)