Sydney, Australia – Multiple people were reportedly stabbed at a busy shopping center in Sydney, as confirmed by Australian police on Saturday.
The incident, which occurred at the Westfield Bondi Junction Mall complex, left at least six people dead, including the suspect. The attack took place while the shopping center was bustling with Saturday afternoon shoppers.
Authorities stated that the suspect acted alone and that there is no longer a threat to the public. The possibility of terrorism is not being ruled out in the investigation of the stabbing attack.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his condolences for the devastating events at Bondi Junction, offering thoughts for those affected and their loved ones. Emergency services were called to the scene just before 4 p.m., urging people to avoid the area as investigations continued.
Following the incident, hundreds of people were evacuated from the shopping center. Witness reports described SWAT teams sweeping the streets surrounding the mall, while paramedics treated patients at the scene.
Social media posts depicted the chaos as crowds hurriedly left the mall, with images showing police cars and emergency services responding promptly. Despite an ongoing police operation, specific details have not been disclosed by New South Wales state police.
The situation at the shopping center remains tense, with inquiries continuing to determine the full extent of the incident. Witnesses described the harrowing experience of seeing people leaving the mall in tears, highlighting the impact of the tragic events that unfolded at Bondi Junction.