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were evacuated wherever possible. we know several workers found refuge hiding inside the building during the event. at around 8am, a squad supported by a special tactics group located the offender inside a lift shaft where he had barricaded himself, and attempted to engage him, having secured the floors above and below. the offender fired at police, injuring an officer. shots were exchanged and the offender was later found deceased. tragically, police located two members of the public deceased on the lower levels of the building site. he also confirmed the shooter had also confirmed the shooter had a history of domestic violence and had been subject to home detention but was given dispensation to work in the building where the shooting occurred. he also confirmed the shooter was known to have a history of mental illness but officials claimed there was no

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