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An ordinary afternoon in Lake Cargelligo, a small Central West NSW town where neighbors know each other well, turned into chaos after reports of gunfire triggered a major police response. Sirens, roadblocks, and fear replaced routine life. Authorities later confirmed three people were killed at two nearby locations, and another man was hospitalized in serious but stable condition. Police created multiple crime scenes and asked residents to stay indoors while officers secured the area. For locals, the violence shattered the sense of safety usually taken for granted in rural communities.
The first call brought police to Bokhara Street, where a man and woman were found dead inside a car. Soon after, more gunshots were reported on Walker Street. There, officers discovered another deceased woman and an injured man who was taken for treatment. Tactical teams and helicopters were deployed as the situation was considered ongoing and dangerous.
Investigators identified a suspect who fled in a council vehicle and may still be armed. Early information suggests a domestic-related motive, possibly involving a previous protection order, prompting renewed concern about warning signs and prevention in close-knit communities.
