Victoria police launch new search for fugitive Dezi Freeman based on intelligence derived from ‘gunshot’
The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Nick Visser and Australian Associated PressFebruary 1, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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Victoria police have launched a new five-day search for fugitive Dezi Freeman in Mount Buffalo National Park. The search, involving over 100 police and volunteers, is based on new intelligence derived from a "gunshot." This targeted effort resumes almost two months after the previous search was concluded in December. Freeman is wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of two police officers at his property five months prior. The search aims to locate Freeman or his remains.
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