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Porepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural property
Wangaratta police have confirmed there is still an “active incident” ongoing and are continuing to urge people to avoid the area.
In a statement published to its social media page a moment ago, the local police service said Victoria police “continues to respond to an incident at a property in Porepunkah”.
This is still an active incident and we will provide more information when it’s operationally safe to do so.
We ask people avoid the area.
Tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting has also been postponed, and will be rescheduled for two weeks’ time. Further details will be provided at a later date.
We thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/aug/26/porepunkah-shooting-live-updates-victoria-police-active-incident-latest-news-ntwnfb
Author : Caitlin Cassidy
Publish date : 2025-08-26 04:12:00
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