Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Three people have been shot dead in Lake Cargelligo, a small town in New South Wales, Australia, authorities said on Thursday, prompting a lockdown as police continue to search for the gunman. Emergency services were called to the scene in the late afternoon following reports of gunfire.

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Police confirmed that two women and one man were killed, while another man was taken to hospital in serious but stable condition. "A police operation is currently underway at Lake Cargelligo," local authorities said, urging residents to stay indoors and the public to avoid the area.

Local media reported that the shooting is suspected to be a case of domestic violence...