Westfield Bondi Junction fatal stabbing: Hero cop Amy Scott breaks silence trends now
NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott has opened up on the moment she confronted 40-year-old knifeman Joel Cauchi.
Police Inspector Scott gunned down Cauchi, bringing an end to his rampage that killed six innocent people at Bondi Junction Westfield's shopping centre on Saturday afternoon.
The senior officer, who is attached to the eastern suburbs police command, was near the busy shopping centre as the horrific attack unfolded.
Inspector Scott entered the centre by herself sprinting through the top level of the complex before coming face-to-face with Cauchi who was brandishing a 30cm knife.
Witnesses said Inspector Scott yelled at Cauchi 'put it down' before he lunged at her and she fired, shooting him in the chest.
Inspector Amy Scott shot dead knifeman Joel Cauchi after he killed six innocent people in a stabbing rampage at Bondi Junction Westfield shopping centre on Saturday (pictured)
Inspector Scott (pictured) said she was 'content' with her actions and did not consider herself to be a hero
She then performed CPR on the killer, along with other victims lying on the ground in nearby stores as she waited for back-up to arrive. Cauchi was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police Association of NSW boss Kevin Morton said on Monday Inspector Scott was 'content' with her actions and does not consider herself to be a hero.
'Amy is content with what she had to do,' Mr Morton said.
'I spoke to her last night and again this morning and she said, 'It was a night with not a lot of sleep'.
'She knows she has been tagged a hero but to her she was doing her job.'
After the shooting , Inspector Scott underwent a gun-residue test and was separated from other officers before a colleague drove her home.
She will be formally interviewed as part of the investigation into the deadly stabbings on Sunday.
'I didn't ask her about the exact incident, because she is yet to be formally interviewed,' Mr Morton said.
'Everyone will be keeping an eye on her obviously, there will be a lot of support from everyone.'
Police minister Yasmin Catley spoke with Inspector Scott on Saturday night, labelling the officer as 'humble'.
'I thanked her on behalf of the government and the people of NSW for her courage. She was so humble,' Ms Catley said.
Ms Catley explained Ms Scott said 'it wasn't just me, there were a whole lot of bystanders assisting and helping people'.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said Inspector Scott was 'doing well under the circumstances' and praised her for her 'enormous courage and bravery' in a press conference on Saturday evening.
It's not the first time Inspector Scott has been recognised for her acts of courage.
Insp Amy Scott (second from the left) was recognised for her courage while stationed as a sergeant in Kings Cross in 2019
Inspector Scott's bravery has been lauded by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Prince and Princess of Wales
In 2019, she was a sergeant stationed at nearby Kings Cross when she was recognised at the Rotary Club Police Officer of the Year award ceremony.
She received the Demonstrated Courage and Devotion to Duty
