A shooting incident in Lake Cargelligo, a small town in New South Wales, Australia, has left three people dead and one injured, according to police reports.
Emergency services responded to a call around 4:40 PM local time and discovered a man and a woman shot dead inside a vehicle. A subsequent shooting resulted in the death of another woman and left a man critically injured in a hospital, authorities confirmed.
The gunman is still at large and is believed to have fled in a vehicle. NSW police have established multiple crime scenes and are advising the public to remain indoors as they search for the suspect.
Inspector Andrew Holland of the NSW police described the scene faced by emergency services as horrendous, emphasizing that such an incident is particularly alarming in a small, close-knit community like Lake Cargelligo, which has a population of approximately 1,500.
This tragic event is reportedly connected to a suspected domestic violence situation, although police have not disclosed specific relationships between the victims and the shooter.
The town's residents are understandably shaken, with Holland noting that any fatalities in a small community can be particularly distressing, especially when firearms are involved.
This shooting follows a spate of gun violence in Australia, highlighting the ongoing discussions around firearm regulations and public safety.
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