Victoria Police have arrested a man and a woman at two separate properties in the state's northeast on Saturday morning, as part of an ongoing investigation into the movements of Dezi Freeman, the fugitive shot dead by police last Monday. The arrests mark a significant development in the aftermath of the high-profile police operation that resulted in Freeman's death. Authorities have confirmed the pair are being questioned in connection with Freeman's whereabouts and activities in the lead-up to the fatal shooting.
Detectives from Victoria Police executed the arrests simultaneously at two properties in the northeastern region of the state. The specific locations of the properties have not been publicly disclosed by authorities at this stage. Both individuals are currently in custody as investigators work to establish the full circumstances surrounding Freeman's movements prior to the incident.
Dezi Freeman was identified by authorities as a police murderer before being fatally shot by officers last Monday following what is understood to have been a significant police pursuit and operation. His death drew widespread attention given the serious nature of the allegations against him and the scale of the law enforcement response. The investigation into those who may have assisted or harboured Freeman during his time as a fugitive remains active and ongoing.
Victoria Police have indicated that the investigation is continuing and have urged anyone with information relevant to the case to come forward and contact authorities. The arrests on Saturday suggest investigators are actively pursuing leads related to Freeman's network of contacts and support during his time evading police. It is not yet known whether formal charges will be laid against the two individuals currently in custody, and police have not ruled out further arrests as the investigation progresses.
