A chaotic scene unfolded at a major mall in Sydney on Saturday afternoon, with one person shot and multiple people stabbed, leading to a critical incident declaration by the police and the evacuation of the area.
Reports of several individuals being stabbed came in just before 4 p.m., according to New South Wales Police. Social media was flooded with images and videos of crowds fleeing the mall, Westfield Bondi Junction, or seeking refuge inside stores with closed shutters.
Details on the condition of the victims were not immediately available, and it was unclear if any suspects had been apprehended. Witnesses described a scene of panic as shoppers ran from the mall upon hearing about the attacks, with security alarms blaring in the background.
News footage captured injured individuals being wheeled out of the building on stretchers.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation.
2024-04-13 02:30:56
Source from www.nytimes.com