Amy Scott, the police officer who confronted and shot the perpetrator of the April 2024 Bondi Junction stabbing attack, has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. NSW Police Legacy announced the diagnosis on Monday, stating that beyond her service, Scott is a devoted wife and mother of two young boys.
A fundraiser launched by the charity on Monday morning has raised more than $230,000 by the evening, aiming to ease the financial burden for Scott and her family. Supporters have flooded the page with messages of encouragement, with one donor writing, 'We have seen your bravery before. Hoping collectively we can add more to your bravery cup.'
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed Scott has been fighting the disease for several months, noting that despite her own challenges, she continues to support colleagues affected by the Bondi attack. The premier, Chris Minns, described Scott as 'a genuine, bona fide Australian hero', expressing devastation at the news.
Scott received the Commissioner's Valour award for her actions on 13 April 2024, when she confronted Joel Cauchi alone and shot him after he killed six people and wounded ten others at Bondi Westfield. A coronial inquest later heard that Cauchi had been treated for schizophrenia and was 'floridly psychotic'.
