Six people died and multiple others were wounded when an attacker wielding a knife attacked shoppers at Westfield Bondi Junction mall in Sydney, ultimately shot and killed by police officers. Hospitalization included hospitalizing an 11-month-old infant as well as his mother – both were listed by local authorities in critical condition.
A large-scale evacuation was initiated as a result of this incident; media footage shows police clearing away people injured by the attack while providing aid and assisting wounded parties. At present, investigators remain uncertain as to the motive of this act, prompting Australian Premier Anthony Albanese to ask that members of the public refrain from speculation until further investigations can be completed by authorities.
Photos and footage taken at the scene demonstrate an attack with an bloodied knife being countered by shoppers using mall fixtures as defense mechanisms, with emergency responders also seen administering CPR to victims in nearby streets.
Witnesses described the chaos as follow: ‘I barely noticed my attacker as I ran. It was total chaos.” Another stated they locked themselves inside a store office to remain safe during this attack.
Violence of this nature is quite uncommon in Australia due to stringent weapon regulations.
Six people died and multiple others were wounded when an attacker wielding a knife attacked shoppers at Westfield Bondi Junction mall in Sydney, ultimately shot and killed by police officers. Hospitalization included hospitalizing an 11-month-old infant as well as his mother – both were listed by local authorities in critical condition.
A large-scale evacuation was initiated as a result of this incident; media footage shows police clearing away people injured by the attack while providing aid and assisting wounded parties. At present, investigators remain uncertain as to the motive of this act, prompting Australian Premier Anthony Albanese to ask that members of the public refrain from speculation until further investigations can be completed by authorities.
Photos and footage taken at the scene demonstrate an attack with an bloodied knife being countered by shoppers using mall fixtures as defense mechanisms, with emergency responders also seen administering CPR to victims in nearby streets.
