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Coronial hearing details Dezi Freeman’s police confrontation
Filed: May 25, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: 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.
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