The Australian police officer who ended a man's stabbing rampage at Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction two years ago has been diagnosed with a "rare and aggressive" form of breast cancer.
New South Wales Police Inspector Amy Scott shot and killed attacker Joel Cauchi on April 13, 2024, after he had fatally stabbed six people at the busy shopping centre and injured more than a dozen others.
Scott confronted Cauchi on the fifth-floor and shot him twice when he lunged at her, an action credited by police, witnesses and politicians with preventing further loss of life.
Her bravery during the attack was widely praised across Australia and internationally, with Scott hailed as a hero for her decisive intervention. She was subsequently awarded the NSW Police Commissioner’s Valour Medal in recognition of her courage and commitment to public safety.
A fundraiser launched by charity NSW Police Legacy has revealed the decorated officer has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer, with nearly NZ$8000 raised in just an hour.
"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," a statement posted alongside the fundraiser read.
"Amy is widely known as selfless, compassionate, and one of the kindest people you could ever meet. She is every bit the remarkable human you would think. She is fiercely independent and the first to champion others."
NSW Police Legacy said the fundraiser had been created to ease the financial burden on Scott's family in what was an "incredibly challenging time".
"Whilst she is being well supported by her family, friends and colleagues, Amy has a long uphill battle ahead to beat this insidious disease. Amy now needs the strength, compassion, and support of her community.
"This is a powerful reminder that even our strongest people are human."
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