This part of the "live updates" section is pretty infuriating:
*He said spoke to a lady who was going to an optometrist when the evacuation order was made.
"She said they were asked to go out and she stayed there and has had her appointment and now has left the building," he said*
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What a stupid old bat going further into a place under evacuation, and for the store to carry on with the appointment, too?
Yeah, on paper? Bad.
Reality is the lady was probably already in opsm or whatever, police said to leave now or shut the roller door and wait for the all clear.
Everyone was cool with carrying on in the safe confines of the shop and business as usual continued.
(Source is purely anecdotal, similar thing happened to me in the early 00's)
This just in one minute ago:
“Update 5.13pm
Police are investigating an incident at the Westfield Marion Shopping Centre today.
Just before 3pm on Sunday 23 June, police received reports of two groups of young males fighting in the food court area of the centre. Some people in the group were reported to have weapons.
As a result of the incident, centre management activated an audible alert and evacuation alarm, and the centre went into lock down.
Numerous police resources including STAR Group officers attended the centre to commence a search for the groups involved in the initial disturbance.
A thorough search of the centre was conducted including rooftops however the groups involved were not located.
Several shoppers who sought refuge in shops were safely escorted from the centre.
Police are satisfied that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Further investigations are being carried out to identify the groups involved.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au/ or on 1800 333 000.”
Yeah, how dare the ABC use the official source instead of hearsay so as not to spread baseless panic from people who probably don’t have all the facts. How irresponsible of them.
Both of Rupert’s rags Daily Mail and News.com.au are saying “gunman” now
Ugh they’re very good and spreading fear and misinformation
News.com has updated the article to say armed person. Edit: Daily Mail has changed to armed person too
Daily Mail isn't owned by News Corp. FFS educate yourself before making dumb statements.
Well said.. pls try yourself
This part of the "live updates" section is pretty infuriating: *He said spoke to a lady who was going to an optometrist when the evacuation order was made. "She said they were asked to go out and she stayed there and has had her appointment and now has left the building," he said* -- What a stupid old bat going further into a place under evacuation, and for the store to carry on with the appointment, too?
Yeah, on paper? Bad. Reality is the lady was probably already in opsm or whatever, police said to leave now or shut the roller door and wait for the all clear. Everyone was cool with carrying on in the safe confines of the shop and business as usual continued. (Source is purely anecdotal, similar thing happened to me in the early 00's)
They interviewed her on the ABC on news 24
Attacker, my ass, its probably Milhouse!
How did the attacker do that without ripping your shirt? What am I a tailor?
Nobody likes Milhouse!
This just in one minute ago: “Update 5.13pm Police are investigating an incident at the Westfield Marion Shopping Centre today. Just before 3pm on Sunday 23 June, police received reports of two groups of young males fighting in the food court area of the centre. Some people in the group were reported to have weapons. As a result of the incident, centre management activated an audible alert and evacuation alarm, and the centre went into lock down. Numerous police resources including STAR Group officers attended the centre to commence a search for the groups involved in the initial disturbance. A thorough search of the centre was conducted including rooftops however the groups involved were not located. Several shoppers who sought refuge in shops were safely escorted from the centre. Police are satisfied that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Further investigations are being carried out to identify the groups involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au/ or on 1800 333 000.”
Is this from SAPOL site?
Copy paste from the Police report.....
I was just there, can see the mall from my balcony. Hope no one innocent was hurt.
What a nothing-burger of an article.
You do realise they'll update it when there's more information.
yeah, but other news outlets don't just cite one source, they have images taken by people involved and quotes from people who are or were there.
Yeah, how dare the ABC use the official source instead of hearsay so as not to spread baseless panic from people who probably don’t have all the facts. How irresponsible of them.
The true losers out of this were the old ladies that got injured during the evacuation and movie watchers
"Authorities have erected fences around the shopping centre." Ha ha, the fences were already in place due to construction.