More than $200k Raised for Bondi Junction Police Officer with Rare Cancer
- Amy Scott, the New South Wales police officer who pursued and shot the perpetrator of the Bondi junction stabbing attack, has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form of...
- Joel Cauchi killed six people in a mass stabbing attack on 13 april 2024 at the Bondi Westfield shopping center and wounded another 10.
- Scott was the first officer to arrive, confronting Cauchi alone.
Amy Scott, the New South Wales police officer who pursued and shot the perpetrator of the Bondi junction stabbing attack, has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form of breast cancer”.
Joel Cauchi killed six people in a mass stabbing attack on 13 april 2024 at the Bondi Westfield shopping center and wounded another 10.
Scott was the first officer to arrive, confronting Cauchi alone. She shot him twice after he approached her with a knife,before unsuccessfully attempting to revive him via CPR.
Scott received the Commissioner’s Valour award later that year for “an act of conspicuous merit involving extraordinary bravery”.
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NSW Police Legacy announced on Monday that she had been ”recently been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer”
“Beyond her dedicated service to the community, Amy is a devoted wife, a loving mother of two young boys, and has a family who depend on her and walk this journey beside her every day,” the charity said.
The chart launched a fundraiser on Monday morning “to ease the financial burden for Amy and her family during this incredibly challenging time”, saying “Amy now needs the strength, compassion, and support of her community.”
By Monday evening, the charity’s fundraiser had already raised more than $200,000 .
“We have seen your bravery before.Hoping collectively we can add more to your bravery cup. You’ve got this,” one person wrote alongside their donation.