Police seek man wanted in fatal shootings of 3 in small Australian town

In a shocking incident in Lake Cargelligo, Australia, a man is wanted for the fatal shooting of three individuals, including a pregnant woman.

Published on: Jan 23, 2026, 14:08:44 IST

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Police urged people in a small Australian town to stay indoors on Friday as they looked for the man suspected of killing three people in a domestic violence-related shooting.

The suspect, Julian Ingram, was previously charged with domestic violence and is now on the run, prompting a police manhunt and community lockdown. (AFP)

Julian Ingram, 37, was out on bail after being charged with domestic violence-related crimes, and a restraining order had been issued in December to protect one of the victims in Thursday's shooting, Sophie Quinn, who was 25 and pregnant.

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The others shot to death in the isolated town of Lake Cargelligo in New South Wales state were Quinn's friend, John Harris, 32, and her aunt, Nerida Quinn, 50. A 19-year-old man who was shot was hospitalised in serious but stable condition.

Ingram had a long criminal history, including domestic violence, and police had checked on him multiple times while he was out on bail, state Police Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland said. “In the time that he has been on bail, he has complied with every condition,” he told reporters in Lake Cargelligo.

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More than 100 police as well as army personnel were deployed to find Ingram, and the town's 1,100 residents were urged to stay indoors and report anything suspicious. Streets of the town were deserted on Friday, many homes had their curtains drawn, and shops were closed.

Police are working to understand how Ingram, also known as Julian Pierpoint, obtained the weapon without having a state firearms license.

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The shooting came on the National Day of Mourning for the 15 people killed in a shooting on Sydney's Bondi Beach in December. Authorities have said the two Sydney gunmen were inspired by the Islamic State group to carry out Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996.

The Australian Parliament on Tuesday passed new gun restrictions in response to the shooting.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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