Editor’s Note: This article discusses the deceased and includes their image, which may be sensitive for some readers, particularly within Indigenous communities.

The relentless search for the suspected gunman at Lake Cargelligo is approaching the one-week mark as authorities intensify their efforts. The operation is taking place under the scorching heat that has enveloped the region, presenting significant challenges to the teams on the ground.

NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon emphasized the extreme conditions faced by officers involved in the search. Despite the oppressive heat, they remain committed to locating the suspect, Ingram, and bringing the situation to a resolution.

Police have already conducted over 100 searches across the expansive rural landscape near Griffith, highlighting the scale and dedication of the ongoing mission. Earlier today, a line search was executed in Murrin Bridge, an area along the Lachlan River, which is known for its camping spots and lies approximately 12 kilometers from the town.

Earlier today, police conducted a line search in Murrin Bridge on the Lachlan River, a known camping area about 12 kilometres out of town.

They are looking for any evidence that Ingram camped at the location, or the ute he was last seen driving.

Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland said members of the public had been “very forthcoming with their information” following one confirmed sighting of the alleged offender at Mount Hope earlier this week.

”We believe that [Ingram] is still alive,” Holland said.

“Our plan is to track him down and bring him forth before the courts.”

Holland said Ingram’s experience in the Lake Cargelligo area and in areas around Mount Hope while working with the council could be helping him evade police.

“He’s aware where the water sources are, he’s aware where the hidey holes are, such as caves.”

Holland said that officers from the public order and riot squad are set to join the search this weekend.

He also said that police have not ruled out the potential of Ingram being assisted by a member of the community. 

“We will be confident to say that he is possibly receiving help from people he knows in the community.

“Given the temperatures involved, he has to have access to food and water.

“He’s out and about and moving around.

“I would suggest that he is using a vehicle.

The NSW Police Commissioner has asked anybody who could be assisting Ingram to “think about the broader community”.

“What he has [allegedly] committed here is an atrocity.

“What was certainly alleged is something that is completely unacceptable,” Lanyon said.

Lanyon reassured the Lake Cargelligo community that the police force is behind them as the search for Ingram nears one week since three people were fatally shot.

”My commitment to you as the commissioner of the NSW Police is to keep you safe.”

Lanyon said a significant policing presence will continue to oversee the rural town as authorities continue to scour the area.

They were treated but died at the scene. Quinn was heavily pregnant and was due to give birth in March.

Shortly after, police responded to a second shooting at Walker Street in the same town.

Police found a 50-year-old woman and 19-year-old man shot in the driveway of a home.

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

The 37-year-old also has several tattoos on his arms.

Anyone who sees Ingram is being urged not to approach him and to contact police immediately. 

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