In brief
A shooting incident in Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, has left three people dead and one seriously injured. Local authorities are currently searching for the suspect, who is believed to have fled the scene in a council vehicle. Residents are advised to stay indoors as the investigation unfolds.
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.
