Australian newspaper The Age reported on the front page on August 26, 2025, that a shooting occurred in the small town of Boree Creek in northeastern Victoria, Australia, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and one officer seriously injured. The shooter, Dezi Freeman (56 years old), fled into the surrounding hills after the attack, fully armed and skilled in wilderness survival, and the police are still searching for him.
Around 10:30 a.m. on August 26, 2025, a shooting occurred while executing a search operation in the town of Boree Creek.
Two police officers were killed on the spot, and another police officer suffered severe leg injuries.
Freeman is a local resident who has lived in Boree Creek for a long time, familiar with the terrain of the area, and skilled in wilderness survival. After the shooting, he carried multiple weapons and fled into the mountains, and the police believe he is still at large and has weapons.
Police have sealed off Boree Creek and surrounding areas, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid going out. As of August 27, 2025, the search and capture operation is still ongoing.
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