Dezi Freeman goaded officers to 'come and get me' before fatal shooting
The Coroners Court heard details of Dezi Freeman's final moments before he was shot by police during a confrontation. Freeman had been on the run for seven months following the deaths of two police officers he shot in August 2025. During the standoff, he taunted officers and refused to comply with negotiations before emerging with a gun, leading to a fatal shootout.
- ▪Dezi Freeman was shot by police after a seven-month manhunt following the deaths of two officers.
- ▪During the standoff, Freeman taunted police and refused to engage in negotiations.
- ▪None of the officers involved in the shooting were wearing body cameras at the time of the incident.
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No body cameras on officers as Dezi Freeman goaded police to 'come and get me' ahead of fatal shooting, inquest hearsBy court reporter Kristian SilvaTopic:CourtsMon 25 May 2026 at 3:49pmMon 25 May 2026 at 3:49pmMon 25 May 2026 at 3:49pmDezi Freeman was on the run for seven months before he was shot by police earlier this year. (Supplied)In short:The Coroners Court this afternoon heard about Dezi Freeman's final moments before a fatal confrontation at his hideout in Victoria's north-east.In a directions hearing held separately to this morning's inquest opening into the deaths of two Victorian police officers, the court heard police used foam bullets and gas canisters before shooting Freeman.The court was told none of the officers were wearing body-worn cameras during the…
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