On April 13, 2024, a stabbing attack in a Sydney mall caused panic and terror among shoppers. Witnesses described a man wielding a knife and people fleeing or seeking refuge in stores. A lifeguard administered first aid to the wounded, including a woman with a chest stab wound. The attacker was confronted and fatally shot by a senior police officer. Witnesses expressed shock and disbelief at the sudden violence, with one person recounting hiding in a store after hearing gunshots. The incident left many shaken, but they commended the police for their swift response.