An Irish nurse has been shot in Australia.
The woman, who is in her 30s, was shot in Darwin.
The victim, who is a young mother, was found with severe abdominal injuries at the property on Tuesday.
A man in his 30s who is the suspected attacker was later pronounced dead at the scene and it is believed he took his own life.
Media reports in Australia say the local police do not anticipate the need to make any arrests.
Police were called to the home, in Milner in the northern suburbs of Darwin at 6.30 pm on Tuesday after reports of gunshots.
The woman has undergone surgery and remains in a critical condition.
Her family in Ireland have been informed of developments.
