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Manhunt under way after two police officers shot dead in rural Australian town

Manhunt under way after two police officers shot dead in rural Australian town

A shooting incident has occurred in a rural town in Victoria, Australia, resulting in the deaths of two police officers. According to the authorities, a male suspect, described as "heavily armed," fled the scene and is currently the subject of an ongoing manhunt. The incident took place in the small community, though the specific details surrounding the shooting have not been fully disclosed. Police have mobilized resources to locate the suspect, who is believed to have escaped into the nearby bush. The community is on high alert, and local residents have been advised to remain indoors as the search continues. The tragic loss of the two officers has shaken the area, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.

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