Kellerberrin shooting: Residents of Western Australian wheatbelt town ordered to stay indoors as active gunman flees
- Alleged shooting in Kellerberrin, WA
- The man sustained serious burns
- Active shooter is currently on the run
Police have warned residents of a remote town in Western Australia’s wheat belt to stay indoors after a gunman allegedly shot a man at a grain silo.
The man is believed to have suffered serious injuries in the 8:40am incident before the alleged gunman fled the scene.
“A man is believed to have visited a grain silo and discharged a firearm before fleeing the area in a vehicle. Officers are currently confirming the make and model of this vehicle,” a police spokeswoman said.
“We are asking the public to stay indoors until we can provide further advice. Further updates will be provided as soon as possible,” WA police posted online.
The Kelleberrin Caravan Park operator told The West she “thought I heard gunshots around 8:50am” as she was on her way to pick up a friend for a doctor’s appointment.
WA Police have released a photo and description of 25-year-old Lachlan Bowles, who was last seen in the Kellerberrin area on Thursday morning around 8:40 am.
Mr Bowles does He is believed to be driving a 2007 Gray Holden Commodore, registration number 1CRB764.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police immediately on 000.
The man is believed to have suffered serious injuries in the 8:40am incident before the alleged gunman left the scene.