Stanley Turvey on the run after police chase in Katandra West, Victoria
A massive manhunt is underway for a suspected shooter believed to be on the run in New South Wales after a police chase left two police officers injured in Victoria.
Stanley Turvey allegedly fired a gun as police tried to arrest him at a property in Katandra West, northern Victoria, at midday on Monday.
Police pursued Turvey who fled the scene in a car, but officers “lost control,” causing the vehicle to roll, causing minor injuries.
Police continued their manhunt Tuesday and released a photo of Turvey showing the fugitive with a distinctive grenade tattoo inked on his face.
Residents have been warned not to approach him as they believe he may be armed.
A massive manhunt is underway for Stanley Turvey (pictured), who is believed to be on the run in New South Wales after injuring two police officers in Victoria.
Police say Turvey approached detectives with a gun when they arrived at a property in Katandra West, near Shepparton in northern Victoria, on Monday.
Officers challenged Turvey to drop his gun, but he allegedly fired one shot into the air before fleeing the property in a car.
Neighbor Dianne said Turvey was shirtless and screaming as he confronted police.
“All the police officers were crouched down with their weapons drawn,” she said. 9News.
“They kept telling him, ‘Put down your gun and put your hands behind your head.’
“And then he came back and he said, ‘I’m not going back to prison.’
Two officers pursued Turvey, but lost control of their vehicle on Creighton Road before it rolled.
The officers were taken to Goulburn Valley Health Hospital with minor injuries and have since been released.
Turvey then stopped at a random residence in Youanmite where he allegedly forced a man at gunpoint to drive him to Finley in New South Wales.
The man was not injured and was released when the two men arrived on scene.
Police believe Turvey was traveling in an allegedly stolen vehicle White Toyota Hi-Lux double cabin utility vehicle with registration 1RA-8AN.
Two officers pursued Turvey but lost control of their vehicle on Creighton Road before it rolled and was partially crushed (photo)
It comes after police responded to reports that a man armed with a gun allegedly assaulted a woman and stole her car in Witt Street, Yarrawonga, just before 10am on Tuesday.
Police have urged anyone with information that could help locate him to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
He is also invited to visit any police station.
Turvey regularly brags on social media about being part of the outlaw motorcycle gang the Finks, according to the Herald Sun.
In a video shared on Facebook, Turvey threatens a man, urging him to meet in Shepparton for a shooting.
“Any time you want to try, come to Shepparton,” the post read.
“Bring whoever you want and whatever little cap gun you like, because if you don’t pull the trigger and kill me, I’ll crush you to death real f—- easily.”
