Sydney Mall Attack: Identifying the Victims and Heroes

Australian police identified Joel Cauchi as the assailant responsible for stabbing and killing six people at a Sydney shopping center before being shot and killed by a police officer. Authorities stated that Cauchi had unspecified mental health issues and the attack is not believed to be terrorism-related. The victims included five women, one man, and a 9-month-old child, with the male victim identified as Faraz Tahir, a security guard from Pakistan. Inspector Amy Scott, the first responder, was praised for her heroism, and Cauchi's family expressed devastation over the events, acknowledging their son's mental health struggles. Floral tributes were placed outside the crime scene as the investigation continues.