Westfield Bondi mall attack: Sydney knife suspect identified by police
View: Eyewitnesses recount the moment of the Sydney shopping center assault.
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Australian police have identified the man who killed six people at a shopping center in Sydney and was later shot dead. The assailant was reportedly armed with a knife.
On Saturday, a man named Joel Cauchi, aged 40, caused a commotion at the crowded Westfield Bondi Junction complex by attacking people with a lengthy blade. This led to panic among those present.
Five females and one male lost their lives. Numerous additional people, including an infant, sustained injuries.
Officials stated that the assault was possibly linked to the psychological well-being of the person responsible.
On Sunday, an announcement was made by Assistant Commissioner Anthony Cooke of the New South Wales Police. He noted that they are still in the process of informing the families of the deceased individuals.
According to him, it seems like two of them do not have any relatives in Australia which was shared with the journalists.
According to him, a certain Mr Cauchi hailed from Queensland and had a prior criminal record. He also disclosed that the person in question had recently acquired a storage facility in Sydney.
The assistant commissioner reaffirmed that there was no evidence to suggest that the attacker was driven by a specific belief system or objective.
According to Health Minister Ryan Park's statement to ABC news, the baby girl who is nine months old underwent surgery last night and is presently in a fragile state, being monitored in the ICU.
Currently, our wish is for her to successfully overcome this challenge; however, there is still a considerable distance to travel.
The mother, Ashlee Good, was one of the individuals who lost their lives. Onlookers informed the nearby press that after Ms Good was hurt, she was able to give her infant to bystanders.
According to one man who spoke to Nine News, a mother was stabbed and then approached him with a baby. She apparently threw the infant in his direction and he caught it.
Ashlee Good, a mother aged 38, has a baby who is still in the hospital.
The relatives of Ms Good are extremely saddened by the tragic passing of Ashlee, who was not only a mother, but also a daughter, sister, partner and cherished friend. They describe her as a wonderful person with exceptional qualities, and are struggling to come to terms with their devastating loss.
The family stated that they are thankful for the kind words and support from the Australian people for Ashlee and their little daughter.
According to the BBC, the proprietors of a healthcare facility where Ms. Good was previously employed, described her as a "lovely individual."
Flowers started to accumulate outside a spacious shopping center in the prosperous eastern part of Sydney on Sunday, as a way of showing respect.
According to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Australians are now starting to face and cope with the surprise and emotional distress caused by recent events.
Mr Albanese praised the bravery exhibited by a senior policewoman who confronted and eliminated Mr Cauchi, while referring to the attack as unfathomable and too terrible for words. The mall was engulfed in terror during the incident.
The prime minister expressed gratitude towards the brave inspector who selflessly confronted a perilous situation on her own and eliminated the danger that posed a threat to many others, without considering the peril to herself. The prime minister also gave appreciation to the teams that were on emergency duty.
Officials from the government shared that there were nine individuals who were sent to the hospital following the event, and three more people went to the hospital for treatment during the night. Around 40 trained medical personnel were involved in responding to the situation initially.
On Sunday, individuals placed flowers outside the mall.
On Sunday, the shopping center stayed shut while forensic investigators analyzed the area carefully.
Numerous leaders from around the globe have conveyed their deep sense of disbelief. Christopher Luxon, the leader of New Zealand, conveyed that all New Zealanders are keeping those impacted in their thoughts. Similarly, Rishi Sunak, the UK's Prime Minister, expressed that the British people are holding them in their thoughts and prayers.
Pope Francis expressed his profound sorrow about the "pointless disaster" and sent his prayers. King Charles mentioned that he and Queen Camilla felt extremely stunned, and their thoughts are with the families and close friends.
