Police officers work outside the Westfield Shopping Centre at Bondi Junction in Sydney, Australia, April 14, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]
One Chinese citizen was killed and another wounded in a mass stabbing attack at a Sydney shopping center, the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney said on Sunday.
The Australian authorities have confirmed the information to the Chinese embassy and consulates in Australia after the Chinese missions repeatedly sought to check its veracity from various sources.
The Chinese embassy and consulates will stay in touch with the families of the victims, relevant domestic departments and the Australian side to provide full assistance for follow-up matters.
Six people were killed in an attack at Westfield Shopping Center at Bondi Junction Saturday afternoon. Twelve others are being treated at various Sydney hospitals.
The attacker, identified by police as 40-year-old Joel Cauchi, was shot dead by a police officer at the shopping center.
Police said earlier Sunday that Cauchi suffered from mental health issues and no intelligence would suggest the attack was driven by ideology.
Dodgers acquire pitcher Yohan Ramírez from Mets for cash
Slovakia upsets the US in OT at ice hockey worlds and Finland eases past Norway
BAFTA TV Awards 2024 winners: Full list of who picked up gongs on the night
Severe weather: US South hit again after one of the most active tornado periods in history
Insider Q&A: CIA's chief technologist's cautious embrace of generative AI
In Mali, thousands replaster the Great Mosque of Djenne, under threat from conflict
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP '24: Spieth gets another Grand Slam shot. Hardly anyone is talking about it
Howard University cancels graduation mid
California congressman urges closer consultation with tribes on offshore wind
Childish Gambino announces first tour in 5 years, releases reimagined 2020 album with new songs
Independent UN experts urge Yemen’s Houthis to free detained Baha'i followers
Rain washes out Gujarat's slim hopes of IPL playoffs while Kolkata assured of a top 2 spot