Introduction

The parents of the maniac who perpetrated a bloody massacre at a Sydney, Australia mall Saturday afternoon have denounced their son’s savagery as “truly horrific” and sent well wishes to the cop who gunned him down.

Details of the Attack

Joel Cauchi, 40, killed six people and injured at least a dozen more in the deadly stabbing rampage at Westfield Bondi Junction before he was shot dead by Inspector Amy Scott, the first officer on the scene, according to New South Wales Police.

Victims

Cauchi’s victims included Pikria Darchia, a 55-year-old artist and designer; osteopath Ashlee Good, 38; security guard Faraz Tahir, 30; Dawn Singleton, 25; the daughter of Australian multi-millionaire advertising guru John Singleton; architect Jade Young, 47, and an unnamed 20-year-old woman. A dozen others, mostly women, were injured, including Good’s infant child.

Parents Condemn Son’s Actions

Cauchi’s parents, Andrew and Michele, have condemned their son for carrying out the deadliest mass-casualty attack in the nation in years and said they had no issue with Scott taking his life to halt the violence. “We are absolutely devastated by the traumatic events that occurred in Sydney yesterday,” they said in a statement shared by police on their behalf. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims and those still undergoing treatment at this time. Joel’s actions were truly horrific and we are still trying to comprehend what has happened. He has battled with mental health issues since he was a teenager.”

Potential Motive

Queensland Police Assistant Commissioner Roger Lowe said detectives had been with the family since the attack as they collected information in connection with the investigation, which has so far turned up no motive.

Conclusion

The devastating Sydney mall attack has left families and friends of the victims in shock and grief. As investigators continue their probe, the parents of the attacker must come to terms with the tragic actions of their son. Despite the pain of their loss, they have publicly denounced his violent act and expressed their prayers and support for the victims and their families.