Australian Police Pursue Armed Gunman in Rugged Wilderness After Double Shooting

A manhunt is ongoing in rural southeastern Australia after Dezi Freeman, heavily armed and possibly influenced by sovereign citizen beliefs, shot and killed two police officers and wounded a third during a raid on his property. The suspect, who fled into the forest, poses a significant challenge due to his survival skills, prompting a lockdown and safety warnings for residents. The incident highlights the rarity of police shootings in Australia and raises concerns about extremist beliefs.