Three people are dead after a shooting in a NSW country town with a major police operation underway and the alleged gunman still at large.
Police said two women and a man had been killed in the shooting on Walker Street, in Lake Cargelligo, in the state’s Central West, about 4.40pm on Thursday.
Another man has been rushed to hospital in a serious but stable condition.
It is understood the alleged gunman has an apprehended violence order (AVO) out against him and fled the scene in a council-owned vehicle.
Police are now working to locate the vehicle.
Local residents have been advised to stay indoors with the public urged to avoid the area.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation is underway.
Lake Cargelligo is a small town about three hours south-west of Dubbo.
It has a population of around 1500 people with the area best known for watersports including sailing, kayaking, waterskiing and swimming.
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