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On 26 Aug 2025, two police officers were killed and one injured in Porepunkah, Victoria. The suspect, 56-year-old Dezi Freeman, opened fire when police executed a warrant at his rural property. Freeman, who holds anti-police views and ‘sovereign citizen’ beliefs, fled the scene heavily armed. A large police manhunt is ongoing in the area. Freeman’s family was not harmed and is safe. The injured officer is in stable condition. The incident shocked the local community and led to school lockdowns. Police continue to search the bushland for Freeman. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 06:29 IST; source: link)