At least three people were killed, and another was injured in a shooting on Thursday in the town of Lake Cargelligo in Australia's New South Wales state, police said. Emergency services were called to a residential address on Walker Street, near Yelkin Street, at about 4.40 pm, following reports of gunfire in the town of around 1,500 people, according to a police statement.
Officers from the Central West Police District attended the scene, where two women and a man were found dead. Another man was taken to hospital in serious but stable condition.
Local residents advised to remain indoors
Police said the shooter or shooters were still at large and urged the public to avoid the area. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area, advising local residents to remain indoors as police operations continued.
Police have established a crime scene and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The shooter or shooters were still at large.
Anyone with information about the incident has been asked to contact Central West Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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