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Tragic Shooting in Lake Cargelligo Leaves Three Dead

1/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Three people were shot dead in Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, on Thursday at about 4:40 PM.
Two women and a man were among the deceased.
Another man is hospitalized in serious but stable condition.
Local police have established a crime scene and initiated an investigation.
Independent MP Roy Butler expressed condolences, calling the situation tragic and noting police are not treating the incident as terror-related.

History

Historical Context

The Port Arthur massacre on April 28, 1996, saw Martin Bryant kill 35 people, leading to significant changes in Australia's gun laws. Prime Minister John Howard spearheaded the National Firearms Agreement, resulting in the buyback of over 650,000 firearms. Despite these measures, the recent Lake Cargelligo shooting, which left three dead, underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence and the need for continued public safety discussions.

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Story summary

Three people were shot dead in Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, on Thursday at about 4:40 PM.
Two women and a man were among the deceased.
Another man is hospitalized in serious but stable condition.
Local police have established a crime scene and initiated an investigation.
Independent MP Roy Butler expressed condolences, calling the situation tragic and noting police are not treating the incident as terror-related.

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