Pregnant Woman Among Three Dead in NSW Regional Shooting, Gunman at Large
A pregnant woman is believed to be among the three people shot dead in a tragic incident in regional New South Wales, with the alleged gunman still at large as police launch a major manhunt.
Domestic Violence Incident Unfolds in Lake Cargelligo
Julian Ingram, 37, is believed to have shot dead his pregnant ex-partner and her new boyfriend in a car on Bokhara Street in Lake Cargelligo, located in the state's Central West region, on Thursday afternoon.
Ingram is then believed to have opened fire on her relatives at a nearby home, killing another woman and critically injuring a man in a violent escalation of the situation.
Police Issue Warrant and Public Warning
The gunman then allegedly fled in a car, prompting a significant police operation with a warrant issued for his arrest. New South Wales Police Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland confirmed that Ingram was known to the victims and indicated that a domestic violence relationship was involved in the incident.
Police from both the western and southern regions have been called in for support, along with tactical police units and PolAir, to assist in the search efforts.
Description of Suspect and Vehicle
Assistant Commissioner Holland urged the public to help locate Ingram, also known as Pierpoint, and the vehicle he was last seen driving. He described Ingram as an Aboriginal male, about 165cm tall, with a medium build, short brown hair, and brown eyes.
Ingram was last seen driving his work ute, a Ford Ranger utility with New South Wales registration DM07GZ. The vehicle is described as having council signage, a metal tray back, high visibility markings on the side, and an emergency light bar on the roof.
Holland reiterated that the public should not approach Ingram, as he is believed to be armed and dangerous, posing a significant risk to community safety.
Community Impact and Support Resources
Lake Cargelligo is a small town approximately three hours south-west of Dubbo, with a population of around 1,500 people. The incident has shocked the local community and drawn attention to the serious issue of domestic violence in regional areas.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit their website for support. In an emergency, always call 000 immediately.
Advice and counselling for men concerned about their use of family violence is available through the Men's Referral Service at 1300 766 491, providing crucial resources for prevention and intervention.
