The three victims of a shooting in NSW’s Central West have been named, including the heavily pregnant ex-partner of the accused, as police continue their hunt for the alleged killer.
Julian Ingram, 37, also known as Pierpoint, is wanted on an outstanding warrant for murder.
Emergency services were called to Bokhara Street in Lake Cargelligo at about 4.30pm yesterday.
Julian Ingram, also known as Pierpoint, is wanted for murder after three people were shot dead at Lake Cargelligo, NSW. (NSW Police)
Police found a 25-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man in a vehicle, both with gunshot wounds.
They were both treated but died at the scene.
They have since been named as Sophie Quinn, Ingram’s ex-partner, and her friend John Harris.
Quinn was heavily pregnant and was due to give birth in March, it has been confirmed.
Quinn and Ingram separated last year, the family has told 9News.
Quinn’s mother Cathy told the Sydney Morning Herald her daughter had “not a mean bone in her body”.
Sophie Quinn, who was killed in Lake Cargelligo, was heavily pregnant. (Supplied)
John Harris was shot dead alongside Sophie Quinn. (Supplied)
A major manhunt is underway. (Nine)
Police also responded to a second shooting at Walker Street in the same town.
A 50-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man had been shot in the driveway of a home.
The woman died at the scene while the man was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The woman has been named as Nerida Quinn, Sophie’s aunt.
9news.com.au has chosen to not identify the 19-year-old man.
Both crime scenes are being forensically examined.
Nerida Quinn was killed in the shooting. (Supplied)
Julian Ingram is accused of shooting three people dead. (Supplied)
NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland said Ingram was believed to be “armed and dangerous”.
“It looks like it’s a domestic violence-related incident,” he told Today.
“All the victims appear to be related to the offender at this stage, and that’s the avenue our investigations will take at this point.”
A fourth person was taken to hospital. (Nine)
Speaking to the ABC, Holland also said that Ingram did not have a NSW firearms licence but had access to “unknown” guns.
One neighbour, Letitia, said when she and her sister heard the shots, she couldn’t believe it was gunfire.
She said it was “surreal” for this to happen in the close-knit community.
“Everyone knows everyone here. And they were great people. I mean, nobody deserves this, but especially not them,” she said.
She said the community was coming together, with offers of support for the bereaved emerging from all corners, despite the fear of the gunman still on the loose.
“Our community will be here for each other, but it’s going to take time I think to even realise what happened,” she said.
Specialist police, including tactical officers, have flown in to Lake Cargelligo and are now undertaking a large-scale search for the suspected shooter, Ingram.
He is described as about 165cm-170cm tall, of medium build, with short dark hair, and brown eyes.
He was last seen driving a Ford Ranger ute with NSW plates DM 07 GZ.
The ute is described as having council signage, a metal tray back, high visibility markings on the side, and an emergency light bar on the roof.
Anybody who sees Ingram is urged not to approach and contact Triple Zero immediately.
Anybody with information in relation to his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
Additionally, anybody in the Lake Cargelligo area who may have footage or images relevant to the investigation is asked to upload it here.
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