The death toll has risen to six in Sydney, Australia, said Australian police on Saturday.
According to police, among the dead is also the attacker, who was shot by a police officer nearby, who was alone. The incident occurred at a shopping center in the city, with five victims dying as a result of the attacker’s actions, The Guardian reports.
Meanwhile, it has been reported that many other people have been injured.
As the Australian police had surrounded the area where the incident occurred, seeking the evacuation of people living nearby.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also reacted to the case, expressing condolences to the families of the victims.
