The Butler Posted January 20, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) Quote 2:24pm "The situation has now been contained": police A man has been arrested following an incident in the CBD this afternoon. At this early stage it is believed a man driving a vehicle has struck a number of pedestrians in the vicinity of Bourke and Queens Streets just before 2pm. Emergency services are assisting multiple patients but at least one person has been confirmed deceased. Pedestrian access has been closed on Bourke Street between William and Swanston Streets. http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/live-pedestrians-hit-gunshots-heard-in-melbourne-cbd-20170120-gtvf3x.html Live updates at the above link. Some video and also live at this link. http://www.9news.com.au/national/2017/01/20/13/41/number-of-pedestrians-injured-in-melbourne-cbd# At least one confirmed dead at this stage. Video at channel 9 link shows idiot doing "burnouts" moments before the incident. Witness reports of a child in a pram being among up to 20 victims. Cops reported to have rammed the car to stop it and fired shots before arresting the driver. Edited January 20, 2017 by The Butler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra. Posted January 20, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Oh gosh - that's shocking. I wonder if it was terrorist related...or just some despicable loser on drugs / and or was intoxicated ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Duck Posted January 20, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Astra. said: Oh gosh - that's shocking. I wonder if it was terrorist related...or just some despicable loser on drugs / and or was intoxicated ? Quote “Police understand the incident is linked to a stabbing that took place in Windsor early this morning involving parties known to one another,” the statement said. Melbourne CBD: pedestrians hurt, shots fired in car crash, The Australian, 5:03PM January 20, 2017 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/pedestrians-hurt-shots-fired-in-melbourne-car-crash/news-story/8d5f5b3e20cb7e3ea771211d34f8ecb5 You may, or may not, be able to read the full article. The Australian sometimes restricts articles to subscribers, not that I'm one. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorybebe Posted January 20, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I don't get it. You have a beef with a specific person you take it out on innocent people in public!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra. Posted January 20, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Golden Duck said: Melbourne CBD: pedestrians hurt, shots fired in car crash, The Australian, 5:03PM January 20, 2017 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/pedestrians-hurt-shots-fired-in-melbourne-car-crash/news-story/8d5f5b3e20cb7e3ea771211d34f8ecb5 You may, or may not, be able to read the full article. The Australian sometimes restricts articles to subscribers, not that I'm one. Thanks GD for the link...I couldn't access it as it had restrictions. I haven't had much time today to tune into the news...but I'm sure we'll find out more about it as the story unfolds. Funny how it's possibly linked to a previous stabbing though ?? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra. Posted January 20, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) 50 minutes ago, glorybebe said: I don't get it. You have a beef with a specific person you take it out on innocent people in public!! Agree - it seems odd to say the least. Unless it was drug related...and the creep who did this was high. Edited January 20, 2017 by Astra. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butler Posted January 20, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Just watched a report on TV. 3 dead now, including a 3 month old baby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butler Posted January 20, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I have to correct myself. The latest update says the 3 month old baby is in surgery. No further info on the deceased. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DieChecker Posted January 20, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Horrible, horrible. Just appears to be a random act of violence by a madman. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter B Posted January 20, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-20/car-hits-several-pedestrians-in-melbournes-cbd/8197876 The alleged offender has been named, although the police won't confirm his identity. But... Quote "There is an extensive family violence history involved. He has come to our attention on many occasions in the past. We have mental health and drug-related issues in the background of this particular person," [Commissioner Ashton] said. I can barely imagine what the victims' families must be feeling. Edited January 20, 2017 by Peter B 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeder Posted January 20, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Quote BREAKING: Melbourne 'attacker' NAMED as ‘Islamic' who 'knows how to take you dogs down' THE suspect in the Melbourne car attack has been named as Greek Australian Dimitrious Gargasoulas who has called himself an "Islamic" who "knows how to take you dogs down". http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/756617/Melbourne-police-crash-suspect-Australian-Dimitrious-Gargasoulas-26 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluey Posted January 28, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 28, 2017 my brother told me that one of his university friends was one of the injured......it was her first day back at work and she had just dropped her 8 week old baby to day care and was breast feeding her.......when this happened......he had just finished writing his first book with her......very sad..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butler Posted January 30, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Another victim passed away yesterday, bringing the total to 6 dead. One person remains in critical condition, and 8 more are still in hospital. A 33 y.o Melbourne woman died of her injuries last night. Thalia Hakin, 10, Jess Moudie, 22, of Sydney, Matthew Si, 33 of Melbourne, an unidentified 25-year-old Japanese man, and three-month-old baby Zachary Bryant were also killed. http://www.9news.com.au/national/2017/01/30/20/42/sixth-person-dies-following-melbournes-bourke-street-mall-rampage Video of Bourke Street Mall attacker, Jimmy Gargasoulas ranting in a Melbourne church a few days before his cowardly murder spree. https://au.news.yahoo.com/vic/a/34296319/bourke-street-tragedy-accused-bourke-murderer-jimmy-gargasoulas-filmed-ranting-in-church/#page1 Random idiot threatens people with shooting and hanging at Bourke Street Memorial https://au.news.yahoo.com/vic/a/34296867/bourke-street-scare-im-gonna-kill-them-all-man-screams-near-cbd-memorial/#page1 Edited January 30, 2017 by The Butler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kismit Posted January 30, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I blame a poor mental health system and a rich drug trade. So very very sad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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