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Fugitive Dezi Freeman Shot Dead by Police in North-East Victoria Stand-Off

#gridsparta #dezifreeman Early this morning in Victoria’s north-east, fugitive Dezi Freeman was shot dead by police during a tense stand-off on a remote property near Walwa, close to the NSW border. The operation began around 5:30am and lasted approximately three hours, with police appealing repeatedly for Freeman to surrender peacefully. He was living in a makeshift trailer-like structure on the property, described as a cross between a shipping container and a long caravan. Chief Commissioner Mike Bush described the sequence as “almost textbook,” emphasizing that officers acted professionally and that the ultimate goal had been to arrest Freeman without bloodshed. Police confirmed there were vehicles on the property, indicating he may have had assistance, and said they would continue to investigate anyone who may have helped him evade capture. No one else was on the property at the time, though authorities plan to speak with people in the wider area. Freeman is believed to have been armed, and appeals for a peaceful surrender went unheeded. Residents reported hearing police helicopters, sirens, and a loudspeaker in the early hours, followed by gunshots. Chief Commissioner Bush paid tribute to the months-long investigation, during which more than 2,000 leads were pursued, none of which had previously resulted in confirmed sightings. The investigation is described as one of the largest deployments of police resources in Australian history, and confirmation of Freeman’s identity is expected within 24 to 48 hours. The Chief Commissioner noted the operation provides closure to Victoria Police and to the families of the two officers Freeman allegedly killed at Porepunkah in August 2025, calling the fatal outcome “justified” and part of a complex, high-risk operation carried out with extensive planning and professionalism. Follow Grid Sparta on Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GridSparta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GridSparta Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/GridSparta Reditt: https://www.reddit.com/r/Gridsparta