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Tributes are flowing to the six people who died during a stabbing rampage at a popular Sydney shopping centre.
Joel Cauchi’s victims at the crowded Westfield Bondi Junction on Saturday were five women and a man. Several others, including a baby, were injured before Mr Cauchi was shot dead.
Authorities have said the attack was most likely related to Mr Cauchi’s mental health, and that it appeared he had targeted women.
Here is what we know so far about those who died.
Ms Singleton, the daughter of high-profile Sydney businessman John Singleton, was working a shift in a retail store when the attack began.
In the hours after the attack her father became increasingly worried she was among the dead, according to Australian radio host and and family friend Ray Hadley.
“I rang him and he said: ‘I think my Dawnie is one of those who have lost their lives. I can’t confirm it, can you do something?'” he said on radio station 2GB.
Hadley detailed how he called police contacts and confirmed Ms Singleton – who he had known since she was born – had died.
“I had the job of ringing John back and officially confirming that his dear, darling daughter had been stabbed to death by this lunatic.”
Ms Singleton’s fiance, who is a police officer, was responding to the attack at the centre when the family learned she was killed.
“The other officers intervened when he arrived there, apparently,” Hadley said.
White Fox Boutique, where Ms Singleton was working, said they were “truly devastated” by her loss.
“Dawn was a sweet, kind-hearted person who had her whole life ahead of her. She was really amazing.”
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Ms Young was an architect and mother of two.
Her boss, Georgia Wilson, said Ms Young had worked for her boutique firm for 12 years and was “family”.
“I can’t even believe I am writing this, it doesn’t feel real,” she said on Instagram. “Anyone who knew Jade knew what a beautiful, kind and warm soul she was. We are completely devastated.”
Bronte Surf Lifesaving Club said Ms Young and her family were “much-loved members” and contributors to the local beachside community.
“Many club members will be affected by the loss of Jade and the impact of this senseless and tragic event will affect each of us differently over time,” spokesman Basil Scaffidi said.”On behalf of Bronte Surf Lifesaving Club, we extend our deepest condolences to the family.”
Ashlee Good was fatally wounded while trying to shield her nine-month-old daughter from the stabbing attack.
Witnesses have described how the new mother fled into a nearby store, passing her baby girl – who was also hurt – to bystanders. They desperately pulled clothes off racks to put pressure on their wounds and stem the bleeding.
Ms Good died shortly after arriving at hospital. Her daughter has undergone surgery and is now in a stable condition.
“We are reeling from the terrible loss of Ashlee, a beautiful mother, daughter, sister, partner, friend, all-round outstanding human,” the family said in a statement, also thanking those who “cared for our baby when Ashlee could not”.
Friends have paid tribute to her as “full of life and love” and someone with a “permanent glow”.
Ms Good was the daughter of former Australian Football League player Kerry Good, who played for North Melbourne. The club wore black armbands in her memory during a match on Sunday, and the club’s coach, Alastair Clarkson, fought back tears as he spoke before the match.
“It’s just so sad. Ash and her beautiful little girl… She’s not going to have a mum – it breaks our hearts,” he told Fox Sports.
The only man killed in the attack, security guard Faraz Tahir died trying to protect others.
He had sought refuge in Australia from Pakistan just a year ago, according to members of his local community. Friends have told local media he had worked at the shopping centre for only a week.
In a statement, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Australia said he was an “integral part of our community, known for his unwavering dedication and kindness”.
Ejaz Khan, a solicitor and the president of the Pakistan Australia Association, said the local Pakistani community is “mourning and… very distressed”.
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