Man shot dead in Australia; police attempt to persuade alleged gunman to surrender

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Police said they were trying to persuade an alleged a gunman to surrender after a man was shot dead Thursday in a Western Australia state wheatbelt town.

The 25-year-old allegedly shot a man at a grain silo in Kellerberrin around 8:40 a.m. Thursday before fleeing the area, the Western Australia Police Force said in a statement.

Police issued an active shooter alert soon after, warning members of the public to remain indoors as officers searched for the alleged shooter.

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He was believed to be on foot, armed and dressed in camouflage clothing north of Kellerberrin, about 125 miles east of the state capital, Perth.

Police found him at a rural property several hours later.

An alleged gunman suspected of killing a man is being urged to surrender in Australia.  (Fox News)

“We are attempting to negotiate a peaceful resolution, however; the situation is still unfolding,” a police statement said.

“Residents in the area are advised to remain alert,” police added.

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Annamaria Lucente, manager at Kellerberrin Hotel Motel, said the close-knit town of about 950 people remained locked down.

“The whole town is in shock,” Lucente said.