Sydney Stabbing Rampage: 6 Dead Including Suspect In Westfield Bondi Junction Mall Attack

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Sydney was thrown into chaos on Saturday when a a stabbing rampage at the Westfield Bondi Junction mall resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including one suspect. Law enforcement authorities reportedly engaged in gunfire with one of the alleged assailants during the rescue efforts. The police, as per news agency AP, indicated that the individual who was shot acted independently, and they have assured the public that there is no ongoing danger. Nevertheless, authorities have not dismissed the possibility of terrorism being a motive behind the attack.

The incident led to the evacuation of hundreds of shoppers from the mall, according to news.com.au. However, state broadcaster ABC reported that some people remained trapped inside.

Witnesses at the scene reported hearing shots fired. One witness recounted seeing SWAT teams sweeping the surrounding streets even 20 minutes after the evacuation. Another witness reported seeing a woman lying on the ground and took shelter in a jewellery store.