NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott has been hailed worldwide as a hero and flooded with praise for her brave actions at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney 's east on Saturday afternoon.
The heroic senior female police officer who single-handedly confronted and shot dead a crazed knifeman has previously been recognised for her courage.
As the first police officer on scene, Inspector Scott sprinted through the top level of the shopping complex and risked her life when she confronted the knifeman, 40, who also injured eight others.The senior police officer performed CPR on the killer, along with other victims lying on the ground in nearby stores as she waited for back-up to arrive.
READ MORE: Haunting final post of young mum stabbed to death in Westfield Bondi stabbing rampage Just hours before she died, Ash Good posted a photo to Instagram with her baby in her arms 'She was utterly fearless, brave and amazing. How many lives did she save today? Brave,' one person posted on X. A fourth touted her as a possible Australian of the Year contender while other called for her to receive a bravery award.'No vest, no protective gear, no backup? No problems,' one wrote.Inspector Amy Scott is 'doing well under the circumstances''While throwing words like 'hero' around, remember, the taking of a life will change hers as well. Heroes can be victims too, let's hope she gets every bit of support needed,' one commented.
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