Knife attack in Sydney: Heroic policewoman stops gunner

Knife attack in Sydney: Heroic policewoman stops gunner

In a tragic incident in a shopping center in Sydney, an attacker killed at least six people with a knife. There were five women and one man among the victims, while the perpetrator was then shot by the police. A nine -month -old baby was also injured, although the child's mother is one of the dead. Initial reports about a second attacker have not yet been confirmed, and the perpetrator, a 40-year-old man, was known to the police, but was not suspected of terrorist.

The incident occurred in a six -story shopping center in Bondi Junction on a Saturday afternoon. Eyewitnesses reported on a man who was out of control. Despite the horror, a brave policewoman succeeded in stopping the attacker with a shot, which may have saved even more human lives. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the policewoman as a heroine and emphasized the courage and determination of those who face the danger of danger.

The crime sparked panic among the people in the shopping center, some were entrenched for hours in shops and changing rooms. The quick reaction of the police and other brave citizens showed up in the middle of chaos. Prime Minister Albanese expressed his sympathy for the victims and praised the commitment of the emergency services and the police. Australia currently does not have an increased terrorist warning level, although individual attacks can never be excluded.

In the past, Australia has experienced similar violent acts, including an Islamist hostage -taker who stormed a café in Sydney ten years ago. The worst incident occurred in Tasmania in 1996 when an assassin killed people indiscriminately. These tragedies have shaped Australian society sustainably and caused measures to control the firearms to prevent further violent crimes.