SIX INCLUDING COPS DEAD IN SHOOTING AT REMOTE AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY

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.