Bondi Junction Mall stabbing: Who were the victims of the Sydney attack?

Tributes have poured in for the six people killed in a stabbing at a popular Sydney shopping center.

Five women and one man were among Joel Couch's victims at the busy Westfield Bondi Junction on Saturday. Several people, including an infant, were injured before Couch was shot and killed.

Authorities said the attack was likely related to Couch's mental health and appeared to have targeted women.

Here's what we know so far about those who died.

Ms Singleton, the daughter of prominent Sydney businessman John Singleton, was working shifts at a retail store when the attack began.

Ray Hadley, an Australian radio presenter and family friend, said that in the hours after the attack, her father became increasingly concerned that she was among the dead.

“I called him and he said, 'I think my Dhoni is one of those who lost his life. I can't confirm it, but can you do something?'” he told radio station 2GB. .

Hadley called her police contact and detailed how she found Singleton, whom she had known since birth, dead.

“I had the job of calling John to officially confirm that his beloved, beloved daughter had been stabbed to death by this madman.”

Singleton's fiance, a police officer, was responding to the attack at the center when her family learned she had been killed.

“When he got there, it appears other officers intervened,” Hadley said.

White Fox Boutique, where Ms Singleton worked, said it was “absolutely devastated” by her loss.

“Dawn was a kind, kind-hearted person who always had her sights set on life. She was truly wonderful.”

Ms. Young was an architect and mother of two children.

Her boss, Georgia Wilson, said Ms Young had worked at the boutique company for 12 years and was a “family member”.

“I can't believe I'm writing this. It doesn't seem real,” she said on Instagram. “Everyone who knew Jade knew what a beautiful, kind and warm-hearted person she was. We are completely devastated.”

Bronte Surf Lifesaving Club said Mr Young and his family were “much-loved members” and contributors to the local beachside community.

Spokesperson Basil Scafidi said: “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. Deaf,” he said.

“On behalf of Bronte Surf Lifesaving Club, I would like to express our deepest condolences to the bereaved family.”

Ashley Good was fatally injured while trying to protect her 9-month-old daughter from a stabbing.

Witnesses described how the new mother ran into a nearby shop and handed the baby girl, who was also injured, to bystanders. They desperately pulled clothes off the rack to put pressure on the wound and stop the bleeding.

Good died shortly after arriving at the hospital. His daughter underwent surgery and is currently in stable condition.

“We are devastated by the loss of Ashley, a beautiful mother, daughter, sister, partner, friend, and all-around outstanding human being,” the family said in a statement. “We are also grateful to those who cared for our baby when Ashley was not born.” ”.

Friends have praised her as “a person full of life and love” and someone with “everlasting brilliance”.

Ms Goode was the daughter of former Australian Football League player Kelly Goode, who played for North Melbourne. During her game on Sunday, her club wore her black armband in memory of her, and her club's coach, Alastair Clarkson, spoke to her before her match, fighting back tears.

“It's so sad. Ash and that beautiful girl…she doesn't have a mother. Our hearts are breaking,” he told Fox Sports.

The only man killed in the attack was security guard Faraz Tahir, who died trying to protect others.

Local community members said he had fled to Australia from Pakistan just a year ago. His friends told local media that he had only worked at the shopping center for a week.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Australia said in a statement that he was “an integral part of our community, known for his unwavering dedication and kindness”.

Ejaz Khan, a lawyer and president of the Pakistan-Australia Association, said the local Pakistani community was “saddened and…deeply heartbroken”.

“He was a lovely guy and always very kind. He worked hard and studied hard to have a better future in Australia,” he told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Pakistan's High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry said Tahir “lost his life while saving others”, adding that his family had asked for his body to be returned to Pakistan.

Police also named Pikuria Dalkia as one of the victims. She describes herself as an artist on LinkedIn, and she is reported to be from Tbilisi, Georgia.

So far, few details about her have been reported.

The last confirmed victim, Chen Yixuan, was a Chinese student studying at the University of Sydney.

Chinese social media has been rippled with people trying to track her down since Saturday after her family reportedly called her from a shopping center minutes before the attack.

The Australia Today app, a Chinese-language publication, said her fiancé, known as Mr Wang, said: “She even tried on the clothes for me to look at.”

“I contacted them day and night, but there was no response at all. The whole family was worried and couldn't think too deeply.”

In an email to students, University of Sydney vice-chancellor Mark Scott confirmed that the student, who he did not name, had died, adding: “We are shocked and saddened by the senseless loss of life.” Ta.

China's acting consul general in Sydney, Wang Chunsheng, said he was “very sorry to hear” of Chen's death.