Sydney: A frenzy ensued at a shopping mall in Sydney as reports of multiple stabbings and a potential shooting sent crowds scrambling for safety. The incident unfolded at Westfield mall in Bondi Junction, sparking a swift and extensive police intervention.Thoughts and prayers with the victims of this shocking stabbing attack in Sydney Australia. Reports of up to 6 people killed💔💔💔😢Footage of the killer being confronted by a person and of the aftermath as a victim is given desperate CPR.The wave of global terror has begun pic.twitter.com/2mQrlt1bOH— Cheryl E 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🎗️ (@CherylWroteIt) April 13, 2024Developing situationAuthorities declared a critical incident following the shooting of a male victim just before 16:00 local time. Initial reports indicated the presence of multiple stab victims, further heightening the urgency of the situation. As the incident continues to unfold, authorities have urged the public to steer clear of the affected area.BREAKING:First picture of the terrorist who killed several people in Sydney, Australia.He stabbed in a shopping mall in a Jewish area (Westfield Bondi), right next to an Israeli restaurant.Via @AnnoymousGiraf pic.twitter.com/qSItdty9Mn— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) April 13, 2024Evacuation effortsIn response to the unfolding crisis, the immediate evacuation of the area was initiated. Witness accounts and social media posts depict a scene inundated with ambulances and police vehicles, illustrating the gravity of the situation.Meanwhile, the local police official took to X, formerly Twitter. The informed, 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 are continuing in relation to the incident and there are no further details.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, 2024Another X user posted a video from outside the Bondi Junction Westfield. He wrote, Heard what sounded like gun shots when inside the centre and all ran out. People running along top level of bridge.Incident at Bondi Junction Westfield.Heard what sounded like gun shots when inside the centre and all ran out.People running along top level of bridge pic.twitter.com/xoBUUt9hbk— Ricardo Gonçalves (@BUSINESSricardo) April 13, 2024
