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Authorities have confirmed that Julian Ingram was spotted on the roadside two days after he allegedly committed a triple homicide. Police suspect that the fugitive is still receiving assistance from the public to avoid being captured.
NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland revealed earlier today that Ingram, who is also known by the alias Julian Pierpoint, was seen visiting a property along Kidman Way, located three kilometers south of Mt Hope, during the night of January 24-25.
Assistant Commissioner Holland has appealed to the public for any information regarding Ingram’s current location.
The 37-year-old is sought in connection with the tragic shooting deaths at Lake Cargelligo on January 22. The victims include his former partner, Sophie Quinn, 25, who was heavily pregnant, her friend John Harris, 32, and her aunt, Nerida Quinn, 50. Additionally, 19-year-old Kaleb Macqueen was seriously injured during the incident.
Police have battled what Holland described as “oppressive” conditions in western NSW, where temperatures have hovered above 40 degrees for days on end as their expansive search for the fugitive nudges two weeks.
Holland said he believes Ingram is receiving help from members of the public to remain unsighted by police.
“After 12 days in this heat and the conditions he’s in, I do believe he’s getting help and we’re appealing to the members of the public to give us some support,” he said.
Holland today called a level two critical incident investigation into the alleged triple murder, which will examine the police response, as well as Ingram’s domestic violence history and how he got access to guns before the shooting.
“Fresh information has come forward and it’s given me reason to believe that the matter needs to be further investigated, hence my reasoning for creating the critical incident investigation,” Holland said.
Police are continuing a large-scale search surrounding Lake Cargelligo, including support from the Police AirWing, Tactical Operations and the Rescue and Bomb Disposal crews.
“We do believe he’s still got access to the main vehicle he was using, we’re not sure which vehicle he is using at present,” Holland said.
If you or someone you know are feeling worried or no good, you can connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
Support is also available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).