Manhunt Ends: Notorious Aussie Criminal Taken Down After Deadly Attack
Australia's massive manhunt for a suspected cop killer has finally come to a dramatic conclusion. Get the inside scoop on this high-stakes takedown and the investigation that led to it.
Desmond Freeman, one of Australia's most notorious criminals, has been captured and killed by police after a months-long manhunt that captivated the nation. The 42-year-old was wanted in connection with the brutal murders of two police officers in a shocking ambush attack earlier this year.
The dramatic conclusion to the intense investigation unfolded this weekend, when Freeman was cornered by a large team of heavily armed officers in a remote rural area. After a tense standoff, authorities say Freeman opened fire, prompting police to return fire and fatally wound the suspect.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Deutsche Welle
