A frantic search continues after the suspected gunman who allegedly killed three people including his pregnant ex partner is on the loose. The shooting took place in a small town in New South Wales Australia on Thursday, January 22 have since been searching for Julian Ingram.

Ingram, also known as Pierpoint, 37, was recently granted bail for domestic violence charges allegedly against one of the victims. The Sydney Morning Herald have named Sophie Quinn, 24, and her friend, John Harris, 32, as the two who were shot while they were driving a car at Lake Cargelligo.

They were struck at at about 4.30pm on Bokhara Street. Ingram then travelled to Walker Street in the same town and killed another woman and injured a man. 

Reports say that the woman was Sophie’s aunt, Nerida Quinn, 50 and Kaled Macqueen, 19, was also shot on the driveway. He was rushed to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Ingram was granted bail on November 30 after being charged with stalking or intimidating intending to cause fear or physical harm and common assault as he allegedly assaulted Quinn after the pair separated. 

The 37-year-old pleaded not guilty to the charges and was due to appear in court on February 3, according to the Herald. Police stated that Ingram was sticking to his bail conditions which required him to report to local police daily. 

He was also prohibited from contacting or being within 100 metres of Quinn or her home and workplace. A spokesperson for NSW Police confirmed that he definitely had a domestic relationship with one of the victims.

The spokesperson also confirmed that Ingram has never held a gun licence. The Police are appealing for help as the man remains at large and could be in the local area. 

He is described as being Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 165cm-170cm tall and of a medium build with short dark hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen driving a Ford Ranger utility with NSW registration DM-07-GZ described as having council signage, a metal tray back, high visibility markings on the side and an emergency light bar on the roof.

There is a large police presence in the Australian small town following the incident, with 100 officers searching for the ‘murderer’. NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Andy Holland has urged that Lake Cargelligo residents stay indoors and away from windows and report any suspicious behaviour, including in their gardens or suspicious vehicles, to police.

“It’s a tragedy that’s taken place in a very small country town, and it will have a big effect on the community,” Holland said.