Coronial hearing details Dezi Freeman’s police confrontation

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A coronial hearing heard details of Dezi Freeman’s confrontation with police and text messages after he shot two officers.

WHO: Victorian coroner

WHAT: A coronial hearing revealed details of Dezi Freeman’s confrontation with police, including his flight after shooting two officers and text messages sent to his wife.

WHEN: May 24, 2026 at 11:20 PM ET

WHERE: Victoria, Australia

WHY: The Victorian coroner is examining the deaths of police officers Vadim de Waart-Hottart and Neal Thompson.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Two men arrested by Dezi Freeman taskforce · May 26, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Coroners Court hears Dezi Freeman taunted officers · May 25, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET

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