Floreat, Western Australia: Two people shot dead at a home in Perth – with a third person rushed to hospital

Two people have been shot dead at a home in Perth, with a third person rushed to hospital. 

Police were called to Berkeley Crescent in Floreat at about 4.30pm on Friday after a gunman opened fire.

One person has been taken to Royal Perth Hospital. Paramedics are at the scene. 

‘The incident is contained and there are no ongoing threats to the public,’ police said.

‘A large number of police resources are in attendance at the scene.’

Two people have been shot dead in western Australia and a third rushed to hospital

Police rushed to Berkeley Crescent in the Perth suburb of Floreat on Friday afternoon

Police rushed to Berkeley Crescent in the Perth suburb of Floreat on Friday afternoon

A police helicopter was dispatched to the street and was circling overhead as part of the response. 

Pictures show several police cars and a multiple ambulances on the street as officers stood guard at either end.

More to come. 

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