A man is on the run after another man was shot dead and two others were injured in NSW's north-east.
A police operation commenced after reports of a shooting on Tyalgum Road at Eungella, south-west of Tweed Heads, about 1.25pm.
Officers were told two men – aged 41 and 38 – were shot by another, who fled the scene with a fourth man.
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Paramedics treated the 41-year-old man for a gunshot wound, however, he died at the scene.
He is yet to be formally identified.
Shortly after, police were informed of a second incident on the same road after a 45-year-old man was allegedly hit by a car.
He is being treated at Gold Coast University Hospital and remains under police supervision.
The 38-year-old man subsequently sought treatment at hospital for a gunshot wound.
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Police are now waiting to speak with the 38-year-old and 45-year-old to establish the circumstances surrounding their injuries.
Police are working to locate the fourth person, believed to be aged 37.
Authorities believe the man is unarmed.
The road has been closed, and police remain on-site searching the area with police dogs.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make an online report.
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