A manhunt is underway following a tragic shooting that left one man dead and two others injured in the north-eastern region of New South Wales. The unsettling events unfolded on Tyalgum Road at Eungella, located southwest of Tweed Heads, around 1:25 p.m.
Authorities launched an immediate response upon receiving reports of gunfire. Initial information suggested that two men, aged 41 and 38, were shot by another individual who then fled the scene accompanied by a fourth man.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, the 41-year-old victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. His identity has not yet been confirmed by officials.
In a related incident occurring shortly afterward on the same road, police were alerted to another distressing situation. A 45-year-old man was reportedly struck by a vehicle, adding to the chaos of the day’s events.
He is yet to be formally identified.
Shortly after, police were informed of a second incident on the same road after a 45-year-old man was allegedly hit by a car.
He is being treated at Gold Coast University Hospital and remains under police supervision.
The 38-year-old man subsequently sought treatment at hospital for a gunshot wound.
Police are now waiting to speak with the 38-year-old and 45-year-old to establish the circumstances surrounding their injuries.
Police are working to locate the fourth person, believed to be aged 37.
Authorities believe the man is unarmed.
The road has been closed, and police remain on-site searching the area with police dogs.
