Tuesday, September 26, 2023

South Hedland Square Shopping Centre Stabbing: Man dead, many injured

A man has been shot dead by police after reportedly stabbing multiple people in a shopping centre rampage in north-west Western Australia.

Police were called to the South Hedland Square Shopping Centre just before 10am on Friday after witnesses reported seeing a man brandishing a knife.

Five people were injured during the rampage and were being treated for stab wounds at Hedland Health Campus, police said.

Two people are in a serious but stable condition and three are in a stable condition.Police said “officers discharged a firearm” in the incident.

“Police can confirm that a male has died as a result of the incident at the South Hedland Square Shopping Centre,” WA Police said.

No ongoing concern regarding public safety in South Hedland

Police confirmed that a male has died as a result of the incident at the South Hedland Square Shopping Centre.A number of people have received injuries and are currently being treated at Hedland Health Campus.

Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding how these people received the injuries.As per normal protocols, Major Crime Division and Professional Standards Division will investigate the circumstances surrounding the police shooting.There is no ongoing concern regarding public safety in South Hedland.

Assist police in Investigation

Members of the public who have dash camera, mobile phone or CCTV vision relating to this incident are asked to upload their vision via this link

Members of the public who have information about this incident, and who haven’t already spoken to police, are asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report their details online Here.

 

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