Manhunt Deepens for Lake Cargelligo Triple-Murder Suspect

In Short

The Suspect: Police are searching for 37-year-old Julian Ingram (aka Julian Pierpoint), an "experienced bushman" considered armed and dangerous.

The Vehicle: Ingram is driving a white dual-cab Ford Ranger (NSW: DM-07-GZ) with Lachlan Shire Council magnets and an orange light bar.

The Incident: Three people, including a pregnant woman, were killed Thursday; a fourth victim remains in serious condition.

The search for 37-year-old Julian Ingram (also known as Julian Pierpoint) has entered a critical new phase as NSW Police expand their operation across the state’s west. Residents of the small community remain on high alert following the shooting deaths of three people on Thursday afternoon.

The victims have been identified as Ingram’s former partner, Sophie Quinn, 25—who was seven months pregnant—her friend John Harris, 32, and Sophie’s aunt, Nerida Quinn, 50.

A 19-year-old man remains in hospital in serious but stable condition after also being shot during the rampage.

The Search for the Vehicle

Police have released specific details regarding the vehicle Ingram was last seen driving, a dual cab Ford Ranger utility (NSW registration DM-07-GZ). The vehicle is highly distinctive and belongs to the local council where Ingram was employed as a gardener and weeds officer

Key features of the vehicle include:

Lachlan Shire Council magnets on the front doors.

The numbers 1947 visible above the magnets.

An emergency orange light bar mounted on the roof.

A silver toolbox and various work tools in the utility tray.

Specialist Units Deployed

As of Saturday, Strike Force Doberta has been bolstered by over 100 personnel, including tactical officers (TOU), negotiators, PolAir, and Australian Defence Force support. Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland confirmed that the search area is widening as police investigate whether "associates" are assisting Ingram in evading capture.

"He is an experienced bushman with extensive local knowledge," Assistant Commissioner Holland stated. "It is feasible he could maintain an extended period in the local area without being detected."

Ingram was out on bail at the time of the incident for domestic violence-related charges and was subject to an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) intended to protect Sophie Quinn. Police are still investigating how he obtained a firearm, as he does not hold a valid weapons license.

Public Safety Warning

The public is warned not to approach Julian Ingram or the vehicle if spotted. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Immediate Sightings: Call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Confidential Tips: Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Note: Do not report information via social media, as these channels are not monitored for urgent crime reporting.