What we know about the WA mass shooting
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE WA MASS SHOOTING:
- Police found seven bodies at a rural property in Osmington after being called there just after 5am on Friday
- Four of the victims were children, three were adults
- The victims suffered gunshot wounds
- Two firearms were found at the scene
- Police would not confirm if it was a murder-suicide
- Asked if a suspect was being sought, police said there was "no information to raise concern about wider public safety issues"
- Identities of victims have not been released, but locals say the family that lived at the farm were respected and contributors to the community
- Osmington is in the Margaret River region, which is renowned for its surf breaks and vineyards
- Situated about 15-20km from Margaret River, Osmington had a population of just 135 people in the 2016 Census
- It consists of a handful of roads, farms, vineyards, horse studs, holiday chalets, luxury accommodation, a small church, a five-star dog retreat and gourmet dining.
