Manhunt under way after two police officers shot dead in rural Australian town
Summary
A manhunt is ongoing in Porepunkah, a rural town in Australia, after a shooting left two police officers dead and one injured. The suspect, described as heavily armed, escaped on foot, and authorities are actively searching for him, urging local residents to stay indoors.Key Facts
- Two police officers were shot and killed, and a third was injured in Porepunkah, Victoria.
- The shooting occurred when officers were serving an arrest warrant for historical sex offences.
- The suspect, described as heavily armed, fled into the bush on foot.
- Hundreds of police officers are involved in the manhunt for the suspect.
- Local residents have been advised to stay inside their homes for safety.
- The town of Porepunkah is in the Australian Alps, about 300 km northeast of Melbourne.
- The suspect is reported to be a self-declared "sovereign citizen," who claims not to follow Australian laws.
- Australia has strict gun regulations, and gun crime is relatively rare in the country.
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