Northern Territory Police Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Morrissey said the tragic incident was 'distressing'
The Irish nurse who has been shot in Australia has been named - as police probe if a man opened fire then turned the gun on himself.
Ralph Donald was declared deceased at the scene. A crime scene was established and an investigation commenced. According to multiple Australian news outlets, the deceased male took his own life and authorities will not be making any arrests. Meanwhile, Cllr Martin McLoughlin, Leas-Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council spoke to Galway Beo and described the mood in Castlebar.
Mayo TD Alan Dillion told Galway Beo: "It's devastating for the family to get news like that. My heart goes out to her family, it's a horrendous event. I don't think words can describe the shock and the worry they must be feeling. We can only hope that she makes a full recovery and the community is praying."
He said: "It’s obviously distressing for family members and friends of the persons involved, and also a consulting scene for first responders."
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