Two officers are dead and another wounded after a shooting at a rural property near Bright

It is believed that the alleged criminal lived on a bus on the property and declares himself a “sovereign citizen”.

Sovereign citizens are considered part of a radicalized eaves group that follows conspiracy theories and believes that the government is illegitimate. The members of this fringe group are known for their deep insecurity and disrespect to law enforcement officers.

To reflect his beliefs, the alleged armed man had changed his name.

Two medical officers were sent from Melbourne.

Police called on people to avoid the region.

Late on Tuesday morning, the locals reported an ambulance that accelerated towards the stage with police cars and lights and sirens. Porpunkah residents were told to stay inside while the police operation continued.

A Porpunkah business owner, a police car flow in small town since 11 o’clock, he said.

The owner said, “All the community will be in shock, people moved here to get away from people doing such things,” he said.

Director Jill Gillies, in the early hours of ABC Radio Melbourne’a in the statement, Porpunkah Elementary School about 90 children locked around 11.30, he said. It was unclear that parents could gather children from school, but then confirmed that the radio station 3AW was allowed to buy local students.

“We were instructed from Vicpol for local students, so this is absolutely bright news, so we are in the process of telephoning their families, Gill said Gillies.

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Authorized, children living outside of Porpunkah, authorities until the families allow them to “stay with us,” he said. Gillies said that the school’s lunch orders could not be delivered from the local road house and that the staff adapted by making sandwiches for students.

Porpunkah, Nicholson Street operator of a service station, ABC is locked all the town and the Great Alpine Buffalo Mountain on the way to the village of the emergency vehicles competing, he said.

“People are worried,” he said. “People were told not to go out because the shooter is still running.”

Prime Minister Anthony Albania said he was worried about their sympathy for the police involved in the incident.

“Our thoughts are with the police for their work every day,” he said at a press conference in Canberra. “Men and women wearing… The uniform of the police takes risks every day.”

Alpine Shire Council Mayor Sarah Nicholas, said in a statement to police officers and primary school teachers paid tribute.

“We are expanding our condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of two tragically killed in Porpunkah.

“We thank our great teachers for being a stable and calming entity for our children during today’s locks. Your kindness and assurance made a difference in helping our young people to safe and support themselves.”

Prime Minister Jacinta Allan made a statement that he had been briefed by Victoria police.

“I was informed by the Victoria Police Chief Commissioner. This continues to be active. Victoria police officers and all our first interventionists show extraordinary courage and courage every day.

“They are the best – and all Victorians’ thoughts are with them today.”

Victoria opposition leader and former police officer Brad Battin spoke about Fire in Parliament.

“Certainly, the police officers in Victoria felt a chill after hearing the news of this tragedy. Even after my own time, I still feel the same calmness.

“I want our brave police members to know that we are standing with you. We are standing with you. Thank you for your desire to put yourself on the fire line to keep us safe.”