Three people have died after a reported shooting in a small town in New South Wales, Australia, police say. A fourth person has been taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition. Local police are now investigating the reported shooting which took place in Lake Cargelligo at about 16:40 local time (05:40 GMT). Police have also told the public to avoid the area and that local residents should stay inside. Local reports say that the gunman is still at large. A police statement said emergency services were called to Walker Street near Yelkin Street following reports of the shooting. Two women and a man have died. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the incident was a suspected domestic violence attack. It also reports that authorities are still trying to locate the gunman and that heavily armed tactical police have been deployed. Seven News reports that the gunman had fled the scene in a vehicle owned by the local council. Lake Cargelligo is located in the centre of New South Wales and has a population of about 1,500 people. The incident comes after last month's mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach which killed 15 people.
Tragedy Strikes as Three Die in NSW Shooting
Tragedy Strikes as Three Die in NSW Shooting
A tragic shooting incident in Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales has left three people dead and one in serious condition. Local authorities are on high alert as the search for the gunman continues.
In a shocking incident reported from Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, three individuals lost their lives due to a shooting believed to be linked to domestic violence. A fourth victim is hospitalized with serious injuries. Local police have urged residents to stay indoors as the investigation unfolds and the suspected shooter remains at large. This recent violence follows a mass shooting in Sydney that resulted in numerous fatalities.
