Man shot in Sydney mall after reports of stabbings, police say

SYDNEY - A man was shot at a mall in Sydney on April 13 following reports of multiple people stabbed, police in the city said.

Emergency services were called to Westfield Bondi Junction just before 4pm (2pm Singapore time) following the reports, New South Wales Police said in a statement.

“People are urged to avoid the area,” the statement said.

“Inquiries are continuing in relation to the incident and there are no further details.”

Hundreds of people were evacuated from the shopping centre after the incident, news site news.com.au reported.

State broadcaster ABC reported some people remained trapped inside.

Two witnesses told Reuters they heard shots fired.

“Even 20 minutes after people were rushed out of the mall, I saw Swat teams of people sweeping the surrounding streets,” one of the witnesses said.

One witness said they saw a woman lying on the ground and took shelter in a jewellery store.

New South Wales state police said a police operation was underway but did not provide further details.

Several posts on social media showed crowds fleeing the mall and police cars and emergency services rushing to the area. 

A critical incident has commenced following the shooting of male at Bondi Junction.

Just before 4pm (Saturday 13 April 2024), emergency services were called to Westfield Bondi Junction following reports of multiple people stabbed.

People are urged to avoid the area.

Inquiries…

— NSW Police Force (@nswpolice) April 13, 2024

CCTV video of the time of the attack surfaced.
The attacker was killed by the police.#bondijunction #Sydney #Westfield #Breaking #bondiattack #Australia pic.twitter.com/KaLWLmzPwU

— Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) April 13, 2024

Australia 🇦🇺 🚩
Sydney
Westfield mall Bondi Junction

🚨 Stabbing attack
🔴 Multiple deaths & injuries reported
🔴 Attacker neutralized by Police
🔴 Further details following pic.twitter.com/XukMU8quRv

— The Consultant (@TheConsultant18) April 13, 2024