- Pikria Darchia, 55, fifth victim to be identified
- Five women and one male security guard dead
- Killer Joel Cauchi, 40, gunned down by police
- READ MORE: Westfield Bondi massacre live updates
A local artist has been identified as the fifth victim of the stabbing horror at Westfield Bondi, as fears grow for three others who are fighting for their lives in hospital.
Joel Cauchi, 40, fatally stabbed six people and injured at least 12 more in a violent rampage at the busy shopping centre on Saturday afternoon.
Six people were killed in the attack and several others were injured.
Pikria Darchia, 55, who describes herself as an artist on LinkedIn and is understood to originally hail from Tbilisi in Georgia, was the fifth victim to be identified.
It comes as fears are growing the death toll could rise as three people, including a nine-month-old baby, remain critical and are fighting for their lives in hospital.
Pikria Darchia (pictured), 55, who describes herself as an artist on LinkedIn and is understood to originally hail from Tbilisi in Georgia, was the fifth victim to be identified
A further six are in a serious but stable condition.
Ashlee Good, the mother of the baby currently in ICU, tragically died at St Vincent’s hospital on Saturday night
Dr Good, the daughter of former North Melbourne AFL player and board member Kerry Good, was remembered by her family as a ‘beautiful mother, daughter, sister, partner, friend’ and an ‘all-round outstanding human’.
Meanwhile, security guard Faraz Tahir, aged 30, died while serving the public as a Westfield security guard during the attack.
He was a refugee from Pakistan.
Daily Mail Australia understands it was his first week on the job.
Ashlee Good (pictured), died at St Vincent’s hospital on Saturday night after being stabbed in the rampage
Faraz Tahir, aged 30, tragically lost his life while serving the public as a security guard during this attack. He was a refugee from Pakistan .
‘He sought refuge in Australia just a year ago, fleeing persecution in his home country of Pakistan,’ a statement from the The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community said.
Jade Young, from Bellevue Hill in Sydney’s east, was also among those who died.
Ms Young worked for a Double Bay architectural firm and was a popular member of the Bronte Surf Club.
‘This is and will be a difficult time for the community, and we encourage you to seek support from family, friends, fellow club members or to speak to your GP to assist you in processing this tragedy,’ the club said in a statement.
Jade Young (pictured), from Bellevue Hill, died in the attack
Dawn Singleton, the 25-year-old daughter of multi-millionaire businessman John Singleton, also lost her life
Dawn Singleton, daughter of multi-millionaire businessman John Singleton, also lost her life.
The 25-year-old, who posted her fiance’s proposal on social media in July, worked for Sydney-based fashion label White Fox Boutique.
One more female victim, who is believed to be from overseas, has not yet been identified.
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