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Manhunt widens for alleged triple murderer in remote NSW
Summary
Police say a 37-year-old man, Julian Ingram, is wanted after shootings in Lake Cargelligo that left two women dead and another person injured; he was last seen leaving the town and is believed to be armed. He reported to police under bail conditions on the morning of the shootings, and an apprehended domestic violence order was due for review on 3 February.
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A manhunt is under way after shootings in the remote NSW town of Lake Cargelligo. Officials say two women died and another person was injured in separate scenes; police have named Julian Ingram, 37, as the suspected offender. The town is not in lockdown, and police say searches have been widened into surrounding areas.
Known details:
- Police say two women were killed and a third person was shot and remains in hospital; the incidents occurred in Lake Cargelligo on Thursday afternoon.
- Julian Ingram, 37, has been identified by police as the suspect and was last seen leaving Lake Cargelligo in a council vehicle; he is believed to be armed.
- Authorities say Ingram reported to police under his bail conditions at 8:12am on the day of the shootings, and an apprehended domestic violence order relating to one victim was scheduled for review on 3 February.
- Police have widened their search area, deployed specialist units including aerial support and tactical teams, and are investigating the source of the firearm or firearms used.
Summary:
The reported shootings have left a small community unsettled and police searches are ongoing across a wider rural area. The immediate status is that the suspect remains at large and believed armed, and the ADVO matter linked to the case is due for court review on 3 February; further legal or arrest developments are undetermined at this time.
