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Pinjarra placed in lockdown after reports of active gunman

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The town of Pinjarra in Western Australia was locked down following reports of a gunman, prompting a large police response. Several council buildings and nearby businesses were forced to shut down for the day.

Breakdown
  • Pinjarra was locked down after reports of a gunman nearby
  • Heavily armed police and Tactical Response Group searched the area 8s
  • Council buildings and businesses closed, roadblocks set up 16s
  • Residents reported seeing police, sirens, and helicopters 25s
  • An 18-year-old man is assisting police after a six-hour manhunt 39s