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Margaret River tragedy: Three adults and four children found dead in WA town
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The town of Margaret River in Western Australia is reeling after an overnight tragedy that has left four children and three adults dead.

Homicide squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of seven people in Osmington, near Margaret River.

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Three adults and four children found dead in WA
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of seven people in Osmington, near Margaret River.

About 5.15am police were called to a residence near the south west town in WA.

Upon arrival officers found seven people dead– three adults and four
children.

Specialist units from Perth, including the Homicide Squad and Forensic Crime Scene Unit,
have been sent to the scene.

Police are expected to remain at the residence for an extended period of time.

Two firearms have been found, but at this point police say there are no concerns about wider public safety.

WA Police Commisioner Chris Dawson said this morning a “significant tragedy" had unfolded, one he could only describe as "horrific".

“It is still very early in this investigation, but we do know it is a significant tragedy," he said.

“This devastating tragedy will no doubt have a lasting impact on the families concerned, the communities and our staff in the south west.”

The police chaplain has been called to attend the scene of the tragedy.

Anyone needing support can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or beyondblue on 1300 224 636. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

 

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Seven people found dead in mass Western Australia tragedy in a home near Margaret River
POLICE have confirmed that seven people have been found dead after a mass tragedy in an outer suburb of Margaret River, in southwest Western Australia.

Claire Bickers, staff writers
News Corp Australia NetworkMay 11, 20181:12pm

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Up to seven people feared dead in Margaret River region

FOUR children and three adults have died in a suspected mass shooting at a home near Margaret River on Western Australia’s south coast.

WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson told media at a press conference today a “significant tragedy has unfolded in the south-west”.

He has confirmed that the four children and three adults were found at the scene on a property at Osmington after police were called at 5.15am local time this morning.

“Police are currently responding to what I can only describe as an horrific incident in Osmington, 20km north-east of Margaret River,” he said.

“It is early in this investigation. Based on what we do know, this is clearly a tragedy.

“At about 5.15am this morning, police were called to a rural property on the outskirts of this property at Margaret River.”

They responded to the scene after a telephone call was made. Commissioner Dawson said the call was recorded but he was not prepared to release further information about what information was contained in it.

Commissioner Dawson told media that the bodies had “gunshot wounds”.

Police are responding to an horrific incident in Margaret River. Police were called to a rural property in Osmington and discovered the bodies of four children and three adults. Picture: SevenSource:Channel 7

He did not release further detail than saying there were two firearms at the scene.

He did not specify the ages of any of the victims.

“I’m not in a position to release any further details about the identities of the deceased,” Commissioner Dawson said.

He said two adults were found outside the house while the five other people were found inside the home.

Police are trying to locate other family members and friends. They have not been able to notify next of kin yet.

For this reason, he said the seven people are not being publicly identified yet.

Homicide detectives from the major crime squad are travelling to Margaret River from Perth.

It’s understood forensic specialists will also assist.

Commissioner Dawson said it appeared the victims were residents of the property.

He acknowledged the impact the tragedy would have on the small regional town, well known as a surfing hotspot.

“We well understand that these tragedies have a lasting impact,” he said.

“We’ll do as much as we can from a police investigation point of view but, importantly, communities rally together in such tragedies and I’m confident that the community will rally together but we’re also very well aware that there’s a lot of support services which we will be providing through various Government services.”

Margaret River is a well-known tourist destination because of its wine industry.

Commissioner Dawson added that a police chaplain is involved to provide support for those involved.

He also said that that have no information to raise concern about a wider public safety issue sourrounding the incident, which he described as a “devastating tragedy”.

“This devastating tragedy will no doubt have a lasting impact on the families concerned, the whole community and, in particular, the local communities in our south-west,” he said.

For help with emotional difficulties, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au

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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/family-7-dead-gunshot-wounds-rural-australia-n873301

Australia's worst mass shooting in 22 years leaves family of 7 dead
It's the country's worst mass shooting since a lone gunman killed 35 people in Tasmania in 1996.
by Associated Press / May.11.2018 / 8:29 PM ET / Updated 8:30 PM ET

Police investigate the scene of a suspected murder-suicide in Osmington, Australia, on Friday.Richard Wainwright / EPA


CANBERRA, Australia — A family of seven including four children was found dead with gunshot wounds Friday at a rural property in southwest Australia in what could be the country's worst mass shooting in 22 years, police and news media said.

The children died with their mother and grandparents. The three generations had moved in 2015 to Osmington, a village of fewer than 700 people near the tourist town of Margaret River, to grow fruit, media reported.

Police would not comment on the possibility of murder-suicide, but said they are not looking for a suspect.

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After being alerted by a phone call before dawn, police found the bodies and two guns at the property, Western Australia state Police Commissioner Chris Dawson said. Police wouldn't say who made the call.

The bodies of two adults were found outside a house and the others were found inside. They all resided at the property, he said.

Police said they have no information that would raise concerns about wider public safety, suggesting a shooter is not at large.

"Police are currently responding to what I can only describe as a horrific incident," Dawson told reporters.

"This devastating tragedy will no doubt have a lasting impact on the families concerned, the whole community and, in particular, the local communities in our southwest," he added.

Police were attempting to make contact with the victims' relatives, Dawson said. He declined to release the names or ages of the dead.

Philip Alpers, a Sydney University gun policy analyst, said the tragedy appeared to be the worst mass shooting in Australia since a lone gunman killed 35 people in Tasmania state in 1996, prompting the nation to introduce tough gun controls.

Australia's gun laws are widely acclaimed as a success, with supporters including former U.S. President Barack Obama saying Australia has not had a single mass shooting since they were implemented.

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The generally accepted definition of a mass shooting — four deaths excluding the shooter in a single event — has been met only once in Australia since then. In 2014, a farmer shot his wife and three children before killing himself.

Police have revealed few details about the recent killings, and it is not clear whether there was more than one shooter.

Farmers are allowed to own guns under Australian law because they have a legitimate need to use them to kill feral pests and predators or sick or injured livestock. But automatic and semi-automatic rifles and shotguns are banned from public ownership.

Osmington is a collection of a few streets, farms, vacation accommodations and vineyards supplying the premium winemaking district known as Margaret River.

Samantha Lee, chair of the Gun Control Australia lobby group, said rural areas were over-represented in Australian gun deaths, including suicides.

"Regional and rural areas are particularly vulnerable to these sorts of tragedies, because of the combination of isolation, sometimes mental or financial hardship and easy access to firearms," Less said in a statement.

"Although the details of this tragedy are yet to come to light, Australia has a tragic history of higher rate of gun deaths in rural areas," she added.