Lake Cargelligo: Police hunt for alleged gunman Julian Ingram after three people killed in NSW Central West

A large-scale manhunt is underway for a man accused of murdering three people, including a pregnant woman, and injuring a fourth in NSW’s Central West.

Julian Ingram, 37, is accused of shooting and killing a 25-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man inside a car on Bokhara Street in Lake Cargelligo on Thursday around 4.30pm.

A short time later, police were called to Walker Street, where a 50-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man were found with gunshot wounds in a driveway.

The woman died at the scene, while the man was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Ingram, also known as Pierpoint, is wanted on an outstanding warrant for murder. He is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 165-170cm tall, with a medium build, short dark hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen driving a Ford Ranger utility vehicle with NSW registration DM-07-GZ, with council signage, a metal tray back, high-visibility markings on the side, and an emergency light bar on the roof.

Anyone who sees Ingram is urged not to approach and contact Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Speaking on Sunrise on Friday, Western Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland said the accused was “armed and dangerous”.

Roy Butler, the NSW MP for Barwon which includes Lake Cargelligo, has urged residents to remain indoors while the alleged offender remains at large.

“This is a horrific situation for Lake Cargelligo,” he wrote.

“They are a close-knit community, and these tragic events will be felt by everyone here, as well as across NSW and Australia.

“I am confident that the police are working swiftly and will detain them as soon as possible.”

A number of tactical officers have been sent from Sydney to assist in the search.

Anyone with information in relation to Ingram’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.