Australian police officers killed manhunt

The story so far

Two police officers were shot dead and another was injured at a rural property in Porepunkah, Victoria, on 26 August, and police say the accused man is the gunman.^{30 Aug 2025; 3 Sep 2025} The accused's wife was reportedly present during the shooting.^{3 Sep 2025} Hundreds of officers have searched for the accused, and alpine weather and difficult terrain have made the operation harder.^{30 Aug 2025; 3 Sep 2025}

Key moments

1. 30 Aug 2025Manhunt begins for accused man after two officers killed and one injured.
2. 3 Sep 2025Search enters ninth day amid difficult environmental conditions.
3. 14 Sep 2025Eleven New Zealand police officers deployed to assist Victoria search.

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