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Australian fugitive Dezi Freeman accused of killing two police officers believed to have been shot dead
- Authorities believe fugitive Dezi Freeman was shot dead after a multi-hour stand-off near Porepunkah, Victoria.
- The incident followed a lengthy hunt that involved more than 450 officers and a $1 million reward.
- Victoria Police confirmed the man died at the scene and that no officers were injured during the incident.
- Freeman, previously known as Desmond Filby, had been on the run for seven months since the August shooting.
- Police described Freeman as having bushcraft survival skills and access to multiple firearms.
- Investigators work to formally identify the person found and determine the exact circumstances of the shooting.
- The stand-off occurred after police went to a rural property northeast of Victoria to execute a search warrant.
- Authorities offered a reward and described Freeman as a sovereign citizen by local media.
- The investigation will continue to determine whether Freeman discharged a firearm during the shooting.
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