Huge monetary bounty offered for apprehension of police murderer
Australian Police Launch Massive Manhunt for Armed Suspect
Australian authorities are currently searching for a 56-year-old man named Benjamin Glenn Hoffmann, who is believed to be a self-proclaimed sovereign citizen, similar to the German "Reichsbürger" movement. The man is wanted for a shooting incident that took place on August 26, during which he opened fire on police officers, resulting in the deaths of two officers and the severe injury of a third.
The manhunt is taking place in challenging terrain, near a forest, following the suspect's escape. Over 450 officers are involved in the daily search for Hoffmann, who fled the scene with several firearms after the shooting.
Authorities are appealing to citizens with any information to come forward. The police have offered a reward of up to one million Australian dollars (around 560,000 euros) for information leading to Hoffmann's arrest. Given the challenging terrain, the possibility of Hoffmann having an accomplice cannot be ruled out. However, there are no indications that he does.
The shooting incident occurred during a visit by police to Hoffmann's property about 300 kilometers northeast of Melbourne to serve an arrest warrant for sexual offenses. The identity or specific charges related to the sexual offenses were not specified in the article.
Police consider it likely that Hoffmann is hiding alone, but they are not ruling out the possibility that he has taken his own life. The article does not provide information about the current status or whereabouts of the suspect.
The police are urging the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. Anyone with information about Hoffmann's whereabouts is asked to contact the police immediately. The reward for information leading to Hoffmann's arrest remains at up to one million Australian dollars (around 560,000 euros).
