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

Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year. Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.
• Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year. Fugitive
• Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• his rural property in August last year.
• Full context often emerges as officials, markets, or courts add updates.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.
• Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year. Fugitive
• Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.