A female police officer was in the vicinity when an alleged stabber went on a rampage in a Sydney mall on Saturday (13 April) afternoon.
The attack left six people dead and many others injured.
The officer decided to take the suspect on by herself, following him and eventually gunning him down. The stabber was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Australian Prime Minister (PM) Anthony Albanese has since come forward to praise the officer for her bravery, calling her a “hero”.
According to CNN, the senior police officer was in the area when the attacks started.
Sky News Australia identified the police officer as New South Wales police inspector Amy Scott.
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She was the first to arrive at the scene.
There, Scott proceeded to stalk the attacker through the mall, reported News.com.au.
Following the guidance that witnesses gave, Scott approached the attacker alone from behind.
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The police officer told the suspect to “drop the knife”, recounted café owner Michael Dunkley, who witnessed the interaction.
Instead of complying, the attacker lunged at Scott with a 15cm-long knife. At this moment, she shot him in the chest, per Sky News.
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“She was put in a situation where she had to do it. She did it so calmly. She was amazing,” Dunkley told News.com.au.
Following the incident, Australian PM Anthony Albanese singled Scott out for her exceptional bravery in the face of danger.
The Sydney Morning Herald quoted him as saying that police inspector Scott entered the “very dangerous” proceedings by herself.
She is certainly a hero. There’s no doubt that she saved lives through her actions. And it is a reminder that those people who wear uniform are people who rushed to danger, not away from it.
In addition, the PM expressed his gratitude to the officers and responders who swung into action in light of the incident, and those who will be working on the case in the coming days.
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Both parties, aged 70 and 60, are assisting with police investigations for intentional harassment.
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The police do not currently suspect foul play.
The victim is in critical condition.