I have only just heard the news of this whilst watching after Channel Nine footy show. I am shocked and numbed by this senseless action by a man who just decided to seek out random shoppers and end their lives.
I feel for his family who have reached out to authorities and the families of those slain to offer their condolences and to help with the ongoing investigations. They are just as much a victim in these circumstances.
I offer my sincere condolences to all those affected, from the people who witnessed this, those who lost a loved one, the police officer who had to make a choice which ultimately probably saved more from harm and the first responders who witness terrible things on a regular basis but nonetheless would have been confronted by the aftermath.
Keep safe every one and hold those whom you cherish close. No one knows what is around the corner on any given day and this has just reinforced that.