Three people dead after shooting in NSW town as police urge locals to stay inside

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jordyn BeazleyJanuary 22, 2026 at 08:44 AM

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A shooting in Lake Cargelligo, a town in central western NSW, has left three people dead and one man seriously injured. The incident occurred around 4:40 PM on Thursday, prompting a police operation to apprehend the gunman, who remains at large. Police have confirmed that two women and one man were killed. Authorities have urged residents of Lake Cargelligo, which has a population of approximately 1,300-1,500, to stay indoors and avoid the area as the search for the shooter continues. Additional police resources have been deployed to the town, located three hours southwest of Dubbo. Police have stated that the incident is not being treated as terror-related.

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Barwon 40% Dubbo 50% Roy Butler 60% NSW Police ×270% New South Wales ×280% Lake Cargelligo ×590% Shooting in Lake Cargelligo ×295%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Lake Cargelligo

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