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How Australia’s seven-month-long manhunt came to an end

How Australia’s seven-month-long manhunt came to an end

Summary

An Australian man named Dezi Freeman was shot and killed by police after a seven-month manhunt. Freeman had been on the run since he shot and killed two police officers in Victoria, Australia, last August.

Key Facts

  • Dezi Freeman was an Australian fugitive.
  • He was wanted for killing two police officers.
  • The incident happened in Porepunkah, a town in Victoria.
  • The manhunt for Freeman lasted seven months.
  • Police shot and killed Freeman on Monday.
  • The manhunt ended with his death.

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