LIVE: Court details the moment Dezi Freeman shot killed two police officers
A coronial inquest is examining the events surrounding the shooting of two police officers by Dezi Freeman. The officers were attempting to serve a warrant related to child sexual assault allegations when the confrontation occurred. Freeman later led authorities on a lengthy manhunt before being shot dead during his arrest attempt.
- ▪Dezi Freeman shot and killed two police officers during a confrontation at his property in Porepunkah.
- ▪The officers were there to serve a warrant related to allegations of child sexual assault involving a minor.
- ▪Freeman was found to have hundreds of files containing child abuse material on his devices.
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liveLIVE: What we learned from this morning's coronial inquest into Dezi Freeman shootingTopic:PoliceMon 25 May 2026 at 1:20pmMon 25 May 2026 at 1:20pmMon 25 May 2026 at 1:20pmSkip to timelineabc.net.au/news/live-blog-dezi-freeman-coronial-hearing/106718304Link copiedShareShare articleDetails about a confrontation between Dezi Freeman and police that led to the killing of two officers have been heard in a coronial hearing today.The Victorian coroner is examining the deaths of police officers Vadmin de Waart-Hottart, 34, and Neal Thompson, 59, ahead of a separate coronial inquest into Freeman's death to be heard later this afternoon.Follow our coverage live.
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