January 22, 2026 3:05 PM
Three people shot dead in eastern Australia, town in lockdown
Three people have been killed in a shooting in the Australian state of New South Wales, police said on Thursday, with reports a gunman remained at large. Police said an operation was currently underway in the town of Lake Cargelligo, about 611 kilometres (379 miles) west of Sydney, and urged residents to stay indoors. Emergency services were called to the scene following reports of a shooting in the late afternoon. Two women and one man have died, and another man has been taken to hospital in...