Armed Incident Unfolds at Westfield Marion Shopping Centre in Adelaide

South Australian Police are currently responding to an unfolding incident at the iconic Westfield Marion Shopping Centre located in the bustling city of Adelaide.

According to reports, the SA Ambulance Service has confirmed that two individuals have sustained non life-threatening injuries amidst the chaos. The injured parties, a woman in her 70s with a shoulder injury and a person in their 30s with a knee injury, are currently receiving medical attention.

As the situation continues to escalate, authorities have cordoned off the area and urged the public to avoid the vicinity for their safety.

Eye-witnesses recounted harrowing moments as shoppers and staff were placed on lockdown within stores like Woolworths and Kmart. The tense atmosphere inside the shopping center was palpable as shutter doors were swiftly closed, trapping individuals within.

One patron, named Wendy, described the sudden lockdown experience, highlighting the swift actions taken by store employees to keep everyone informed but admitting to the lack of concrete information available.

Long-time local resident, Joy, shared her account of being inside Kmart when the emergency unfolded, emphasizing the calm and supportive approach taken by the staff to ensure the safety and well-being of all customers.

Video footage from Seven News Adelaide captured the intense scene of South Australia Police‘s Special Tasks and Rescue Unit maneuvering through the shopping center in tactical gear, equipped with shields and weapons. The images painted a stark picture of the ongoing operation within the complex.

This incident comes in the wake of recent tragic events involving armed individuals, such as the Bondi police officer Inspector Amy Scott’s confrontation with a knife-wielding assailant resulting in a fatal outcome.