Sydney shopping mall attack: Video of face-off between attacker and civilian goes viral (WATCH)
Several posts on social media captured the frantic scene as crowds fled the mall and police vehicles, along with emergency services, rushed to the area, underscoring the gravity of the incident and the swift response from authorities.
FollowPolice in Sydney on Saturday (April 13) responded to a harrowing scene at Westfield Bondi Junction, where a man was shot following reports of multiple people stabbed, according to city authorities.
New South Wales Police rushed to the scene, as emergency services were called in to manage the situation, detailed in a statement issued by the department. "Inquiries are continuing in relation to the incident and there are no further details," the police statement urged, stressing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
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Amid the turmoil, the shopping center saw a mass evacuation, with hundreds of individuals hurriedly exiting the premises, as reported by news site news.com.au. Despite evacuation efforts, some individuals remained trapped inside
During a recent press conference, Police Assistant Commissioner Anthony Cooke delivered an update regarding a tragic incident. Cooke confirmed that the assailant, who posed a significant threat, was shot dead by a courageous police officer who acted alone.
According to Cooke's statement, the officer confronted the attacker on level five of the premises. Despite being alone, she showed remarkable bravery by swiftly pursuing the assailant. When the attacker turned and raised a knife, the officer discharged her firearm, resulting in the assailant's demise.
Cooke further revealed the devastating toll of the attack and said, "I'm advised that there are five victims who are now deceased as a result of the actions of this offender."
Eyewitnesses recounted the terrifying ordeal, with two witnesses informing Reuters that they heard gunshots echoing through the mall.
"Even 20 minutes after people were rushed out of the mall, I saw SWAT teams of people sweeping the surrounding streets," one witness described, highlighting the tense atmosphere in the vicinity.
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Another witness described scenes of panic and sought refuge in a nearby jewelry store after observing a woman lying on the ground.
While a police operation was confirmed by New South Wales state police, no further details were immediately provided regarding the ongoing situation.
Several posts on social media captured the frantic scene as crowds fled the mall and police vehicles, along with emergency services, rushed to the area, underscoring the gravity of the incident and the swift response from authorities.
