Police have taken two people into custody last night as part of their investigation into the fatal shooting of two police officers and serious injury to a third during the execution of a search warrant in Porepunkah this week.
Fugitive Squad detectives, along with Special Operations Group members, attended a Porepunkah address about 8.40pm.
A 42-year-old woman and 15-year-old boy were safely arrested at the address and taken into custody.
The Porepunkah pair were interviewed and released pending further enquiries.
The arrests form part of the ongoing investigation into the deaths of Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart, who were killed in the line of duty.
A third officer, a 56-year-old male detective leading senior constable, remains in hospital after being shot in the lower body.
The officers were part of a group of 10 members who were attacked while executing a search warrant at a Rayner Track property shortly after 10.30am on Tuesday, 26 August.
Extensive searches remain ongoing for the offender Desmond Filby, also known as Desmond Freeman, whose location remains unknown.
We urge the public in and around the township of Porepunkah to remain vigilant and report any sightings or suspicious behaviour by calling Triple Zero (000).
Detectives from Crime Command, including the Homicide Squad and Fugitive Squad, are investigating the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
