Witnesses have described a terrifying rampage at South Hedland Square shopping centre after multiple people were reportedly stabbed by a man wearing hi-vis clothing before he was shot dead by police.
The North West Telegraph was told by multiple people on the scene a man allegedly wielding a knife attacked several people before being stopped by police.
An anonymous witness said a man wearing hi-vis clothing “stabbed someone in the McDonald’s carpark, then proceeded to the South Hedland shopping centre carpark and stabbed another”.
“He then entered the centre through the Kmart entrance before stabbing a few more,” the witness said.
“He made his way into Retravision, (where he) attacked a few more.
The witness said the man was then stopped by police who shot him “in front of Boost juice”.
“(There were) multiple ambulances, many centre workers visibly distressed including one who I saw throwing up.”
Another witness said up to seven people were stabbed, including a woman with a pram.
“Police tried to taser the attacker but shot him when the taser didn’t work,” they said.
A WA Police spokesman confirmed a man had died as a result of the incident, and said there was no ongoing risk to public safety.
“A number of people have received injuries and are currently being treated at Hedland Health Campus,” he said.
“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.
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