Police have commenced an investigation following reports of a shooting where three people have died at Lake Cargelligo this afternoon.
About 4.40pm (Thursday 22 January 2026), emergency services were called to Walker Street, near Yelkin Street, Lake Cargelligo, following reports of a shooting.
Officers attached to Central West Police District attended the scene.
Three people – two women and a man – have died.
Another man has been taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances of the incident has commenced.
The public is urged to avoid the area and for local residents to stay inside.
More information will be provided when it becomes available.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Central West Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
