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Sydney Mall Stabbing: Inquest Launched

A man with schizophrenia fatally stabbed six and injured ten at a Sydney shopping mall. An inquest will investigate mental health system failures.

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Joel CauchiAshlee GoodDawn SingletonJade YoungPikria DarchiaFaraz TahirYixuan ChengPeggy Dwyer

What are the goals of the inquest into the attack?: Cauchi's actions prompted an inquest investigating possible security failures and shortcomings within the mental health systems of both NSW and Queensland. The inquest will also examine the actions (or lack thereof) of authorities in the lead up to the attack.
What was the mental health history of the attacker, Joel Cauchi?: Cauchi had a history of schizophrenia, diagnosed in 2001, and had stopped taking his medication in 2019. His mental health deteriorated significantly in the years leading up to the attack.
What key issues regarding mental health will be examined during the inquest?: Experts will testify at the inquest, scheduled to formally begin in April 2025, to address the need for sustained housing and services for mentally ill homeless individuals. The investigation aims to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
How many people were killed and injured in the Sydney Bondi Junction mall stabbing?: Joel Cauchi, a 40-year-old man with schizophrenia, fatally stabbed six people and injured ten others at a Sydney shopping mall on April 13th, 2024. The attack lasted approximately three minutes.
Who were the victims of the attack, and what did police say about the targeting of victims?: The victims included five women and one man, with their identities released to the public. NSW police confirmed Cauchi targeted women during the attack.

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