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Australian police are alleging a man killed a work colleague before fatally shooting himself

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Police in western Australia allege a man killed a work colleague at a grain silo before fleeing and fatally shooting himself. They say the 25-year-old shot a man in his 40s at the silo in the town of Kellerberrin on Thursday morning and then fled the area. Police issued an active shooter alert warning the public to remain indoors while a search for a suspect got under way. One was located at a rural property several hours later and he shot himself after hours of negotiating with police. A Western Australia state police commander says the suspect and his alleged victim had worked together for several years.

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