3 people killed in Australia shooting, say police
- Australia
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 11:29 | 22 January 2026
At least three people were killed in New South Wales on Thursday, Australian police said.
New South Wales police said an investigation is underway "following reports of a shooting where three people have died at Lake Cargelligo" area.
The incident happened at Walker Street, near Yelkin Street in the Lake Cargelligo area.
"Three people -- two women and a man -- have died," the police said in the statement.
It added that a man has been taken to a hospital "in a serious but stable condition."
"The public is urged to avoid the area and for local residents to stay inside."
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