Five people were killed in a stabbing attack on Saturday at a shopping center in Sydney, Australia, according to a police official who did not rule out the possibility of "terrorism." The stabbing incident occurred at the Westfield Bondi shopping center in Sydney, prompting Australian police to evacuate hundreds of people amid heightened security at the scene. It was reported that the attacker was shot dead by police, according to local media.
Reports indicated that several others were injured. Surveillance footage from inside the shopping center showed the attacker wearing a green and yellow sports outfit while running among shoppers while wielding a knife.
Additionally, another video captured an Australian man described as a "hero" who attempted to confront the attacker by hitting him with a barrier to prevent further stabbings while going up an escalator, as shared on social media.
9News Sydney reported that police shot and killed the attacker after several individuals were transported to the hospital with stab wounds, including a 9-month-old child.
Simultaneously, various posts on social media displayed crowds fleeing the shopping center, with police and emergency services rushing to the scene. Disturbing images emerged showing injured individuals lying on the ground while receiving medical assistance from police officers.
