Police are hunting a man accused of gunning down three people, including his pregnant ex-partner, as residents are urged to stay indoors.
A manhunt is underway after a gunman allegedly killed three people, including his pregnant ex-partner, in New South Wales, Australia. Police are searching for 37-year-old Julian Ingram, also known as Pierpoint, in connection with the triple shooting on Thursday, January 22, at Lake Cargelligo.
Authorities confirmed that Ingram had been granted bail on domestic violence charges prior to the killings. Local reports identify the victims as Sophie Quinn, 24, and her friend, John Harris, 32, who were shot while driving on Bokhara Street at around 4:30pm.
Ingram is then believed to have gone to a house in the town, where he shot Sophie’s aunt, Nerida Quinn, 50. A 19-year-old, Kaled Macqueen, was also shot on the driveway of a property on Walker Street, suffering serious injuries. He was rushed to the hospital and is currently in stable but serious condition, reports the Mirror.
Ingram had been facing charges related to an alleged assault against Quinn after their separation. He was granted bail on November 30, despite being charged with stalking, intimidation, and common assault. He had pleaded not guilty and was scheduled to appear in court on February 3. His bail conditions required him to report to police daily and stay away from Quinn, including maintaining a 100-meter distance from her.
A police spokesperson confirmed that Ingram had a domestic relationship with one of the victims and that he had never held a gun license. Authorities are now urgently seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect, who is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander descent, approximately 165-170 cm tall, with a medium build, short dark hair, and brown eyes.
Ingram is believed to be driving a Ford Ranger utility with NSW registration DM-07-GZ, which has distinctive council signage, a metal tray back, high visibility markings on the side, and an emergency light bar on the roof.
In the wake of the tragic shooting, a large police presence has descended on the small town, with around 100 officers involved in the search. NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Andy Holland has urged residents of Lake Cargelligo to stay indoors, avoid windows, and report any suspicious activity, including unusual vehicles or behavior, to the authorities.
“It’s a tragedy that’s unfolded in a tight-knit community, and it will undoubtedly have a lasting impact,” Holland said. The search for Ingram continues as police work to bring him into custody.
