Shocking Bloodbath: Sydney Mall Horror Leaves 6 Dead in Stabbing Rampage

A horrifying stabbing incident unfolded at the Westfield Bondi Junction mall complex in Sydney on Saturday afternoon.

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Australian police received reports of multiple people being stabbed at the busy shopping center.

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The mall, packed with Saturday afternoon shoppers, was swiftly locked down by authorities.

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Reports indicated that a lone assailant carried out an indiscriminate stabbing spree, targeting nine individuals.

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Assistant Police Commissioner Anthony Cooke revealed that a police inspector confronted the assailant and fatally shot him to stop the violence.

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Tragically, the attack resulted in the deaths of at least six people, including the suspect.

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Several others were injured in the incident, including a small child.

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Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of chaos and heroism during the attack.

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One witness described a courageous woman administering CPR to victims.

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Another witness saw a terrified mother comforting her injured baby.

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Authorities evacuated hundreds of people from the area to contain the situation.

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The motive behind the attack remains unclear, with officials exploring all possibilities, including terrorism.

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