Six people, including two police officers, have been shot dead after a suspected ambush at a remote Australian property.
Police said they had been searching for a missing person in Wieambilla (168 miles) west of Brisbane, Queensland – when they were fired upon.
Police Authorities say, After a lengthy siege, three suspects were fatally shot by police.
However Motive remains unclear.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it a “heartbreaking day” for Australia.
Four police officers – who are armed in Australia – initially went to the property on Monday afternoon local time, after a request from New South Wales police.
Constables Matthew Arnold, aged 26, and Rachel McCrow, aged 29, were shot dead as they approached the property.
Another officer suffered a “bullet graze” and the fourth escaped without physical injury.
A neighbour, 58-year-old Alan Dare, was killed by the suspects after going to the property to investigate.
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