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Manhunt Intensifies for Alleged Gunman in Connection with Triple Homicide in New South Wales
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A large-scale manhunt is underway across New South Wales, Australia, for Julian ingram, 37, who is accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend, her new partner, and her aunt, and seriously injuring a neighbor. The tragic events unfolded in Lake Cargelligo, approximately 600 kilometers west of Sydney, on Thursday, and have prompted a massive police response.
The Alleged Crimes and victims
According to authorities, Ingram allegedly shot and killed sophie quinn, 25, who was heavily pregnant and due to give birth to a baby boy in March, and her boyfriend, John harris, 32, while they were in a black Suzuki hatchback. He then allegedly proceeded to another residence where he killed Ms. Quinn’s aunt, Nerida Quinn, 50, and critically injured a 19-year-old neighbor, Kaleb MacQueen.
The alleged violence has shaken the close-knit community of Lake Cargelligo and surrounding areas. Authorities are treating the case with the utmost seriousness, deploying approximately 100 officers to the search.
Expanding Search and Fears of Assistance
As of Saturday, the search area has expanded as investigators explore potential locations based on details received. “We attended two premises in Euabalong last night and unluckily, were unable to locate the offender,” stated a senior official during a press conference. “At this point, our area is widening, and we are looking at other locations in the broader districts from information supplied to police.”
Police are not ruling out the possibility that Ingram is receiving assistance from individuals within the community. “That’s one of the avenues of our examination,” the official confirmed. “Mr.Ingram has worked in the area for a long time. He was known to a lot of people in the area, and he’s well known among the community. It is possible he is seeking help from people he knows, and we’re making contact with known associates, trying to cut down those possibilities.”
Prior History of Domestic Violence and Bail Conditions
court records reveal a concerning history of domestic violence involving Ingram. He appeared in Lake cargelligo Local Court on December 3rd facing allegations of stalking, intimidation, assault, and property damage against Ms. Quinn. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail under strict conditions, including daily reporting to the Lake Cargelligo Police Station and a prohibition from approaching Ms. Quinn’s home or workplace.
Further investigation revealed Ingram had previously pleaded guilty to assaulting another woman in Griffith in 2021. When questioned about the decision to grant Ingram bail despite this history, a senior official explained that “a risk assessment would have been done at the time.” The official added that, at the time of the bail decision, ingram had not committed a violent offense in the last five years and was therefore deemed fit for release with conditions.
Public Safety and Description of Suspect
Authorities have emphasized that Lake Cargelligo is not in lockdown, but residents are urged to exercise extreme caution. “They just need to use extreme caution with the knowledge in the back of their minds that this offender is still on the loose,” the official stated. “He is still armed we believe, and that there is a possibility they could come across him.”
Ingram is described as being between 165cm and 170cm tall, with a medium build, short dark hair, and brown eyes. He was last seen driving a ford Ranger utility with NSW registration DM-07-GZ,which is equipped with council signage,a metal tray back,high-visibility markings,and an emergency light bar. Police have not ruled out the possibility that Ingram may have switched vehicles.
Anyone who spots Ingram is strongly advised not to approach him and to immediately contact triple Zero (000). The investigation remains ongoing, with police pursuing multiple lines of inquiry and relying on the assistance of the local community, which has been described as “fantastic” in their cooperation.
Victims – Sophie Quinn, 25 (heavily pregnant), John Harris, 32, and Nerida Quinn, 50, were fatally shot. Kaleb MacQueen, 19, was critically injured.
Suspect – Julian Ingram, 37, is the primary suspect and is currently at large.
Vehicle – Ingram was last seen driving a Ford Ranger utility with NSW registration DM-07-GZ.
Bail Conditions – Ingram was granted bail on December 3
