3 killed in shooting in Australia, manhunt under way

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated Press,ReutersJanuary 22, 2026 at 09:16 AM

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A shooting in Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, Australia, on Thursday afternoon resulted in three fatalities and one injury. Emergency services responded to two separate locations after 4 p.m., where two couples had been shot. Two women and one man died at the scene, while the other man was hospitalized in serious but stable condition. Police have identified a suspect, whose name has not been released, but his relationship to the victims is unknown. A manhunt is underway, with heavily armed tactical police deployed to the town, which has been cordoned off. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area and residents to remain indoors.

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