Martin Place Hostage Situation (2 Viewers)

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0.00 The 50-year-old gunman who brought Sydney to a standstill had a long history of offences. Jonathan Pearlman reviews his rapsheet:
January 2010 - Monis faces charges of sending "grossly offensive" letters to families of Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
September 2013 – Following a long legal battle that went all the way to the High Court, Monis finally pleads guilty to 12 charges relating to the letter writing. He is sentenced to 300 hours of community service and a good behaviour bond. His partner Amirah Droudis pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting him.
November 2013 – Monis charged with being an accessory to the murder his 30-year-old ex-wife, who was stabbed and set alight in April 2013. Droudis was charged with murder. Both are released on bail in December.
April 2014 – Monis charged with sexually and indecently assaulting a 27-year-old woman in Sydney on two occasions in 2002.
February 2015 - Monis due to make next court appearance for sex assault offences.


source: uk telegraph

 

[astroman]

where the hostages shot by the gunman or as a result of the police raid?

 

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where the hostages shot by the gunman or as a result of the police raid?

It could have been from the gunman who fired shots before the SWAT team entered or it may have been accidental shooting resulting from police raid.

Nothing has been confirmed as of yet I think...

 

[astroman]

If it were a result of the police, they will get a bad image

 

[BLIT2014]

where the hostages shot by the gunman or as a result of the police raid?

Nine News Sydney @9NewsSyd · 10m 10 minutes ago
Man Monis then awoke and fired first shots, possibly as many as three. Police then activated emergency plan. #SydneySiege #9News


From the sounds of it I'd say probably from the police raid...

 

[BLIT2014]

If it were a result of the police, they will get a bad image

Which in this case would be unfounded

 

[astroman]

is that unprofessional, seems as if the police would be pretty stressed to of not taken accurate shots.

 

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is that unprofessional, seems as if the police would be pretty stressed to of not taken accurate shots.

If the gunman was shooting, and it was dark then either the gunman or the police could've have easily accidently shot each other... especially coupled with physical/mental exhausiton from the siege..

 

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20.25 David Cameron has warned that Britain faces a serious threat from lone-wolf fanatics like the one who struck in Sydney, Tom Whitehead reports.
The risk posed by the self-starting extremist or terrorist is the gravest concern of the police and security services.
Random attacks by individuals who are either unknown to MI5 or have only been on the periphery of investigations are almost impossible to prevent, sources have warned.
And the flood of British jihadists returning from Syria and Iraq and inspired by the terror group Isil has now multiplied that risk exponentially.
Police and security officials have warned ministers that an attack in the UK from such a fanatic is “almost inevitable”.
Here's what the Prime Minister said earlier today:
QuoteObviously it's an extremely worrying situation. It demonstrates the challenge we face of Islamist extremist violence all over the world. This is on the other side of the world but is the sort of thing that could just as well happen here in the UK or in Europe. We very much stand with the Australians at their time of need. We hope it will be resolved, but it is a reminder of the threat that we face and the need to be vigilant.

 

[astroman]

At least it is over now.

 

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At least it is over now.

Yep

 

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[–]Eatingwizards 2 points 8 minutes ago
So sniper confirmed that suspect killed one hostage. Suspect most likely killed by police gunfire. WHO killed the 2nd hostage? I'm sorry I'm not trying to be insensitive but I want to know.
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[–]missxmaddie 3 points 7 minutes ago
Not confirmed... Just reported. Police have not confirmed who shot who yet as they are still investigating this.
I don't think you are being insensitive, we all want to know.


(from reddit)

 

[Confound]

Could of been a whole lot worse. Thank goodness for the professionalism of police

 

[Confound]

I think 2nd hostage got inbetween crossfire?

 

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Our hearts are with the hostages, their families, and all those affected by this incident. If you are distressed or upset, please contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 or your local support line.
If you have information regarding this incident or see anything suspicious, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the National Security Hotline on 1800 1234 00 (Australian numbers). /u/DecoPerson


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20.30 Australia's 7 News apparently had a reporter with a police sniper in the final moments of the siege. Chris Reason reports that the sniper saw the gunman shoot one of the hostages and called out over his radio: "Window two, hostage down". Seconds later, police stormed the building.

 

[Larche]

Oh my god all those innocent people! Most of them were probably just going for their morning coffee run and then to have something like this happen... I can't imagine how they must be feeling. Really hope and pray they are okay.

 

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T4 Sydney Trains @T4SydneyTrains · 46m 46 minutes ago
Services will not stop at Martin Place due to ongoing police operation. Alight at Town Hall, Wynyard or St James: http://ow.ly/FVVm2
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The question has arisen: How was this gunman ever free on bail?

Monis was before the courts on two separate and serious matters: more than 40 sexual assault charges involving seven alleged victims; and as an accessory to the murder of his former partner
(from syd morning herald)

 

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702 ABC Sydney @702sydney · 2m 2 minutes ago
Our reporter @MatthewBevan says there are many people showing up at Martin Place with flowers. #sydneysiege