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Today, two police officers were shot dead in Porepunkah, Victoria, Australia. Police went to a property to arrest a man named Desi Freeman. He opened fire on officers, killing two and injuring a third. The injured officer is stable in hospital. Freeman escaped and is still being searched for. Police told local people to stay indoors. The suspect’s family is safe and not with him. Victoria’s parliament lit up to honor the fallen officers. The police manhunt continues in difficult weather conditions. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 02:23 IST; source: link)