![A man has been shot dead by police after six people were fatally stabbed at a busy shopping centre. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) A man has been shot dead by police after six people were fatally stabbed at a busy shopping centre. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/silverstone-feed-data/e2384b96-503e-4625-9edb-4e749f303253.jpg/r0_0_800_600_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
SYDNEY STABBING
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* Six people have been killed in a Sydney stabbing
* The attacker was shot dead by police
* The incident took place inside a shopping centre at Bondi Junction soon after 3pm on Saturday
* The man engaged nine people, stabbing them with a knife
* Police said the man acted alone and there was no ongoing threat to the community
* A senior police officer was on the scene and shot the attacker after he refused to drop his weapon
* The inspector's immediate actions were believed to have saved many lives
* Eight patients were taken to hospital, with one dying from their injuries
* Several people were in a serious condition including a small child
* Police said their investigation would be lengthy and precise
* They praised the bravery of bystanders who rushed to the aid of stab victims
* Witnesses described their horror and fear as the stabbing attack unfolded
* Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the horrific act of violence was beyond words or understanding
* Australian Federal Police members were deployed to the crime scene to assist NSW police
* AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw said it was too early to determine a motive and it would be unhelpful to speculate
Australian Associated Press