The Latest Breaking News from Dezi Freeman

Fugitive emerged from building holding weapon before being shot dead, commissioner says – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 30

Dezi Freeman Fatally Shot By Police In Victoria After More Than Six Months On The Run

Police have confirmed accused cop killer Dezi Freeman was fatally shot at a rural property in north-east Victoria after a six-month manhunt.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 29

Dezi Freeman shot dead by police after seven-month manhunt

Victoria police commissioner Mike Bush said the shooting was ‘justified’ and brought closure to the families of two police officers allegedly killed by Freeman in Porepunkah in August

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29

Afternoon Update: fresh search for Dezi Freeman; Nationals leader survives spill bid; and Grammy winner says ‘ICE out’

Victoria police ‘believe strongly’ that the fugitive died soon after he allegedly killed two police officers in Porepunkah

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2

Manhunt revived five months after deadly cop shootings

A search for one of Australia's most wanted men, Dezi Freeman, has narrowed in remote bushland, with police looking for the fugitive's body.

AAP · Feb 2

Police ‘strongly’ believe fugitive Dezi Freeman won’t be found alive in search of area where gunshot was heard

More than 100 police and volunteers in five-day search of Mount Buffalo national park, near Porepunkah

The Guardian - AU · Feb 1

NSW police to investigate handling of domestic violence allegations against accused Lake Cargelligo shooter – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 1

Weary locals await closure as cops say Dezi likely dead

A small town's residents hope the long hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman is near its end after a detective said he believes the fugitive is dead.

AAP · Feb 1

Police search shifts to locating Dezi Freeman's body

Cadaver dogs have been deployed in the latest search for alleged police killer Dezi Freeman, as efforts shift toward locating the fugitive's body.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

Afternoon Update: Labor and Greens do nature laws deal; Barnaby Joyce quits Nationals; and cricket’s real-life Field of Dreams

Government agrees to prevent fast-tracking of coal and gas projects and subject native forest logging to national environment standards over 18 months

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2025