The Porepunkah shooting suspect, Dezi Freeman, is familiar with the surrounding bushland, which may be hindering the ongoing police search and manhunt for him. Freemen is considered to be heavily armed and is likely in possession of the firearms used in the incident. The police chief commissioner, Mike Bush, has stated that authorities are treating all possibilities, including that Freeman may have set traps in the area and could have taken police firearms with him. The identities of the killed officers will be released after their families are notified. Tributes to the officers have been made by the prime minister and the Victorian premier. Freeman is known for his appearances in court, often representing himself. The injured officer is in stable condition following surgery, and Bush plans to visit him at the Alfred Hospital.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/aug/27/victoria-police-shooting-update-porepunkah-alleged-suspect-gunman-bush-high-country-ntwnfb
Gunman investigated in Porepunkah incident reportedly escaped with heavy weaponry and demonstrated extensive knowledge of wilderness survival techniques, according to law enforcement sources.
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