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).
Authorities have advised the public to avoid the area, urging local residents to stay indoors as the gunman remains at large.
A police statement indicated that emergency services responded to Walker Street near Yelkin Street following reports of the shooting. Two women and one man were confirmed dead.
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the incident is suspected to be connected to domestic violence.
Search efforts continue for the gunman, identified as having fled the scene in a vehicle owned by the local council. Heavily armed tactical police have been deployed in the area.
Lake Cargelligo is a small town in central New South Wales, with a population of approximately 1,500 residents.
This incident comes in the wake of last month's tragic mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach, which left 15 dead.
