After a 16-hour hostage standoff, police stormed a cafe in Sydney, Australia, to end the siege. The police action took place early Tuesday local time, with a spokesperson confirming that "the operation is over." Details about the standoff, the hostages, and the suspect are still being released, but we're breaking down what took place and what's been reported so far. What happened? A 16-hour hostage standoff took place, with one gunman keeping a group of people hostage at a cafe. It started around 9:45 a.m. local time, and throughout the day, the gunman reportedly sent video messages to local news outlets to outline his demands. He made bomb threats, requested a phone call from Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, and stated that he wanted an Islamic State flag. Where did this take place? Downtown Sydney, Australia, at Lindt Chocolate Cafe in Martin Plaza, which is at the center of the financial and shopping district.
- 12/15/2014
- by Laura-Marie-Meyers
- Popsugar.com
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