‘They can shoot me’: Dezi Freeman’s last text message haunts his friend

Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers on August 26, 2025, during a warrant service over child sexual offences in Porepunkah, Australia. Freeman had previously texted a friend, 'They can shoot me,' expressing indifference to being caught. Following his death, a memorial was established for the fallen officers at the Wangaratta police station.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by SMH