NEW DELHI: During the Sydney mall stabbing rampage, a heartbreaking act of bravery emerged as witnesses recounted the desperate actions of a mother, Ashlee Good, who sacrificed her own life to save her nine-month-old baby, Harriet.
Good, 38, handed her injured baby to a stranger as the attacker approached them in the shopping complex. Tragically, Good succumbed to her injuries in the hospital, raising the death toll to six.However, her baby remains in a serious but stable condition after undergoing hours of surgery.
Good’s family described her as a remarkable individual and expressed gratitude to the men who cared for Harriet in her absence. Laura Jayes, a Sky News Australia reporter, was visibly emotional as she shared her connection to Good, highlighting the devastating loss suffered by the community.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commended the bravery of ordinary Australians who risked their lives to help others during the attack. He praised police inspector Amy Scott, who confronted and ultimately neutralized the assailant, ensuring the safety of many. Scott’s swift and courageous actions were instrumental in preventing further harm, as she confronted the attacker alone.
Witnesses recounted hearing Scott ordering the assailant to drop his weapon before she shot him. Without her intervention, the situation could have escalated further. Scott’s bravery exemplifies the selflessness and dedication of law enforcement officers in protecting the public.
Overall, the tragic events in the Sydney mall highlighted both the darkness of senseless violence and the resilience and bravery of individuals who rose to the occasion in the face of danger.
An unidentified middle-aged witness at the scene told national broadcaster ABC he saw the shooting.
“All I heard was ‘put it down’. And then she shot him, If she didn’t shoot him, well he would have kept going. He was on the rampage. He was on the bloody rampage. And then she walked over and was giving him CPR,” he said.
Police said the senior officer was near the shopping centre when the stabbing unfolded and was guided to the gunman’s location by people there.
“She took the actions that she did, saving a range of people’s lives,” said New South Wales police assistant commissioner Anthony Cooke.
“She was on her own.”
Good, 38, handed her injured baby to a stranger as the attacker approached them in the shopping complex. Tragically, Good succumbed to her injuries in the hospital, raising the death toll to six.However, her baby remains in a serious but stable condition after undergoing hours of surgery.
Good’s family described her as a remarkable individual and expressed gratitude to the men who cared for Harriet in her absence. Laura Jayes, a Sky News Australia reporter, was visibly emotional as she shared her connection to Good, highlighting the devastating loss suffered by the community.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commended the bravery of ordinary Australians who risked their lives to help others during the attack. He praised police inspector Amy Scott, who confronted and ultimately neutralized the assailant, ensuring the safety of many. Scott’s swift and courageous actions were instrumental in preventing further harm, as she confronted the attacker alone.
Witnesses recounted hearing Scott ordering the assailant to drop his weapon before she shot him. Without her intervention, the situation could have escalated further. Scott’s bravery exemplifies the selflessness and dedication of law enforcement officers in protecting the public.
Overall, the tragic events in the Sydney mall highlighted both the darkness of senseless violence and the resilience and bravery of individuals who rose to the occasion in the face of danger.
An unidentified middle-aged witness at the scene told national broadcaster ABC he saw the shooting.
“All I heard was ‘put it down’. And then she shot him, If she didn’t shoot him, well he would have kept going. He was on the rampage. He was on the bloody rampage. And then she walked over and was giving him CPR,” he said.
Police said the senior officer was near the shopping centre when the stabbing unfolded and was guided to the gunman’s location by people there.
“She took the actions that she did, saving a range of people’s lives,” said New South Wales police assistant commissioner Anthony Cooke.
“She was on her own.”