$250k reward offered as hunt for alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram continues

Police are offering a reward in the hunt for Julian Ingram after three people were shot dead in Lake Cargelligo. (Supplied: NSW Police)

In short:

The NSW government is offering $250,000 for any information that helps locate suspected Lake Cargelligo shooter Julian Ingram.

The 37-year-old has not been seen for more than six weeks, since he allegedly shot and killed three people and an unborn child.

What’s next?

NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley says the local community is still deeply shaken.

A $250,000 reward is being offered for any information that leads to the arrest of Julian Ingram, who is wanted over the deaths of three people and an unborn child in the New South Wales Central West.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains names and images of Indigenous people who have died.

Mr Ingram allegedly shot and killed his heavily pregnant ex-partner Sophie Quinn, 25, her aunt Nerida Quinn, 50, and cousin John Harris, 30, in Lake Cargelligo on January 22.

The 37-year-old, also known as Julian Pierpoint, was last seen leaving the remote town, 100 kilometres west of Condobolin, in a Lachlan Shire Council ute more than six weeks ago.

At the time of the shootings, Mr Ingram was out on bail over multiple domestic violence charges relating to Sophie Quinn for alleged conduct in late November 2025.

Sophie Quinn, John Harris and Nerida Quinn were killed during the shooting spree in Lake Cargelligo. (Supplied)

The state government reward has been announced for information that may help investigators to find him.

Police Assistant Commissioner of the Western Region Andrew Holland said he is confident Mr Ingram is alive and receiving assistance.

“Seven weeks in the arid country, and the arid land that he is [in], he would have to have support,” he said.

“He hasn’t accessed any of his mobile phones, any banking records in that time, so we believe, if he is alive, he’s getting support.”

Assistant Commissioner Holland said police have scoured about 24,280 hectares (more than 60,000 acres) in the Lake Cargelligo region looking for him since the incident.

“There’s probably another 600,000 acres (about 243,000 ha) we haven’t covered. When you look at the size and scale of the area involved, he could be under a small area, in the scrubland, he could cover the vehicle involved with tree branches,” he said.

“We won’t see it from the air, we won’t see it from the ground until someone gives us information.

“Hence why the reward’s been offered.”

Riot Police have assisted with the search for fugitive Julian Ingram who has been missing for almost seven weeks. (ABC Central West: Xanthe Gregory)

Police presence for funerals

Police officers will ramp up their numbers in Lake Cargelligo this week as the community prepares to lay Sophie Quinn, her unborn child and her aunt Nerida Quinn to rest.

“There will be a large police presence at those funerals to make sure the community is safe and [to] make sure that Ingram does not return,” the assistant commissioner said.

He said there will be additional officers from the Public Order and Riot Squad, the Operations Support Group and the Central West Police District.

“There’ll be multiple police on the ground for the day of their funeral, the day leading up to their funeral, and the day after their funeral.”

NSW Police released CCTV footage showing Julian Ingram reporting to the Lake Cargelligo Police Station in January as required by his bail conditions. (Supplied: NSW Police.)

Police last week said reports about Mr Ingram’s whereabouts had dried up after receiving more than 280 pieces of intelligence since late January.

There was one possible sighting at Mount Hope, 100km north of Lake Cargelligo, just days after the shooting.

Officers have also followed up on numerous unconfirmed sightings in the Riverina, Central West, Sydney and interstate.

Victoria Police has ruled out a reported sighting in Mildura on February 24.

Specialist police resources remain in Lake Cargelligo actively searching for Mr Ingram.

Police officers search a vehicle at Euabalong West in February as part of their search for fugitive Julian Ingram. (ABC News: Xanthe Gregory)

Police Minister Yasmin Catley said the reward was intended to help bring justice for the victims of a “shocking and brutal act of violence” that has left the community “deeply shaken”.

“If you know anything about his whereabouts, now is the time to speak up,” Ms Catley said.

“Even the smallest piece of information could help police find him and ensure those responsible for this horrific crime face justice.

“The NSW Police Force will not stop working to locate Julian Ingram,” she said.

A critical incident investigation is underway to examine the actions of Central West police officers in the lead-up to the shooting.