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 indicate that the gunman is still at large.
A police statement mentioned that emergency services were called to Walker Street near Yelkin Street following reports of the shooting.
The victims include two women and a man. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the incident is a suspected domestic violence attack.
Authorities are still attempting to locate the gunman, and heavily armed tactical police have been deployed. Reports suggest that the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle owned by the local council.
Lake Cargelligo is situated in central New South Wales and has a population of approximately 1,500 residents.
This incident follows a recent mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach that tragically killed 15 people.
