Overview
- Taskforce Summit carried out firearms testing on November 5 near Barrett Lane and Rayner Track in Porepunkah using acoustic equipment to record echoes.
- Police issued a public appeal for anyone who heard the reported 11:45am gunshot on August 26, including anyone who believes they may have fired it, to contact authorities.
- Search teams have re‑examined the area but reported finding no trace of Dezi (Desmond) Freeman, who is considered armed and dangerous.
- More than 1,700 tip‑offs have been assessed, a $1 million reward and possible indemnity remain on offer, and the investigation continues under Taskforce Summit.
- Freeman allegedly killed Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart and seriously wounded a third officer during a warrant service before fleeing on foot.