A deadly stabbing spree at a mall in Bondi Junction, Australia has left the community in shock, with Joel Cauchi identified as the assailant responsible for the attack. The 36-year-old’s father, Andrew Cauchi, believes that his son targeted women out of frustration at not having a girlfriend.
Despite initial fears of terrorism, police have since ruled out that possibility, citing Cauchi’s history of mental illness as a key factor in the attack. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine why Cauchi specifically targeted women while avoiding men.
Describing his son as a “very sick boy” with a “fascination with knives,” Andrew Cauchi revealed that he had taken military-grade knives away from Joel last year out of fear for potential violence. The victims of the attack have been identified, including security guard Faraz Tahir and five women. Eight survivors, including a 9-month-old baby, remain in hospital with varying degrees of injuries.
In response to the attack, police shot and killed Joel Cauchi. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many questioning how such a tragedy could have occurred. The investigation into the motives behind the attack is ongoing, as authorities work to better understand the events that transpired at the Bondi Junction mall. Stay tuned to White Houser for further updates on this developing story.
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