Amy Scott, police officer who confronted Bondi junction stabber, diagnosed with ‘rare and aggressive’ breast cancer | Australian police and policing

New South Wales police officer Amy Scott, who tracked down 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 and injured 10 others in a mass stabbing attack at the Bondi Westfield shopping center on April 13, 2024.

Scott was the first officer to arrive, confronting Cauchi alone. After approaching him with a knife, he shot her twice before unsuccessfully performing CPR on her.

Later that year, Scott received the Commissioner’s Bravery award for “a conspicuous act of merit involving extraordinary courage.”

The NSW Police Legacy announced in a statement on Monday that she had “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 a family who trust in her and walk alongside her on this journey every day,” the charity said.

On Monday afternoon, the charity’s fundraiser took place. We’ve already raised more than $80,000 for Scott.

“Amy now needs the strength, compassion and support of her community,” said NSW Police Legacy.

“This is a powerful reminder that even the strongest of us are human, and this fundraiser was created to ease the financial burden for Amy and her family during this incredibly challenging time.”

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NSW premier Chris Minns on Monday described Scott as “a true, genuine Australian hero to whom we owe a huge debt of gratitude”.

Minns said Scott was an “inspiration” for his heroic actions at Bondi Junction as well as the police officers involved in the terror attack on Bondi beach on December 14.

“I was devastated to hear this news. If anyone deserves a break it’s Amy and we wish her the best, she’s an absolute champion,” he said.

NSW police minister Yasmin Catley said Scott was “the epitome of the brilliance of NSW policing” and that “the entire police family is currently grieving over his diagnosis”.

Opposition leader Kellie Sloane said Scott was “facing the fight of his life”.

“Our community is deeply grateful for Amy’s service. This is our chance to stand with her, support her and show that the community she has long championed is behind her,” he said.

The criminal inquest into the Bondi attack heard Cauchi was being treated for schizophrenia and was “extremely psychotic”.

Killed Ashlee Good (38), Jade Young (47), Yixuan Cheng (27), Pikria Darchia (55), Dawn Singleton (25) and Faraz Tahir (30).