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A gunman who police say shot a man at a grain silo in the WA Wheatbelt region earlier today is now believed to be attempting to escape on foot in the area.
Police have issued an 'active shooter alert' and urged residents of the small farming community of Kellerberrin to stay inside and avoid travelling by any means.
Lachlan Bowles, 25, has been named by police as a person urgently sought after, with the public urged not to approach him if spotted but to immediately call triple zero.
Police allege the gunman went to a grain silo in Kellerberrin, 200km east of Perth, at around 8.40am (10.40am AEST) today and discharged his gun.
He then fled in a vehicle.
He is believed to be "armed and dressed in camouflage clothing".
One person was injured in the shooting and has been taken to hospital, police have confirmed.
Bowles was believed to be driving a 2007 Grey Holden Commodore, registration 1CRB764.
Police now believe he has ditched the vehicle and is on foot around Mission Road, in the Kellerberrin and Bencubbin areas.
"A large number of police resources have been deployed to the Wheatbelt area," WA Police said in a statement.
"Members of the public in the area are advised to remain indoors at all times."
More to come.
