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Police Believe Officer-Killing Fugitive Is Being Hidden as Victoria Manhunt Widens

Investigators warn anyone assisting Desmond Filby, also known as Dezi Freeman, faces serious charges.

Overview

  • Two officers were shot dead and a third was critically injured during a warrant execution at a Porepunkah property last Tuesday.
  • More than 450 police, with helicopters, drones, dog units and armored vehicles, continue to search rugged bushland in northeast Victoria.
  • A 61-year-old was arrested at a nearby Bright property where weapons and cannabis were seized, with any link to the fugitive still under investigation.
  • Filby's wife issued a public appeal urging him to call emergency services and arrange to surrender.
  • Authorities describe the suspect as extremely dangerous and say he is associated with the 'sovereign citizen' ideology.