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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Maroosha Muzaffar

Australia police shooting latest: Gunman identified as ‘sovereign citizen’ while massive manhunt continues

Two police officers were killed and another was injured while serving a warrant at an address in rural Australia on Monday morning, with a manhunt underway for the gunman in “wet and cold conditions”.

Police have identified 56-year-old Dezi Freeman as the alleged gunman behind the shooting. Freeman has described himself as a “sovereign citizen”, a movement known for promoting conspiracy theories and hostility toward law enforcement.

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