Lake Cargelligo residents were urged to stay inside on Thursday afternoon. Photo: Visit NSW.
Police have commenced an investigation following reports of a shooting where three people have died at Lake Cargelligo this afternoon.
About 4.40 pm on 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.
Lake Cargelligo is a small Riverina town 90 minutes north of Griffith.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Central West Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
