They're under the impression he has bombs in the cafe and the CBD. Look how terrified those people running were. They believe it. So suddenly it's not just a matter of "you might die". It's "you might die and cause hundreds/thousands of other deaths too".
Well, if they've managed to ascertain that he doesn't have any accomplices in the building, or elsewhere in the city, and that an explosive device isn't going to detonate should he be killed via a dead man switch, then the backlash is probably going to be pretty low. If they haven't ascertained those things, they take that shot, and hostages die, then shit hits the fan for the NSW Police, the NSW Government, the Federal Government, and all of the various agencies involved.
Maybe, but you can't really be so sure about that. He could have others helping that could be anywhere monitoring what's going on and ready to act if something happens.
They're under the impression he has bombs in the cafe and the CBD. Look how terrified those people running were. They believe it. So suddenly it's not just a matter of "you might die". It's "you might die and cause hundreds/thousands of other deaths too".
Of course they'd be terrified. That would be easily the scariest thing they've been through, being held hostage and having to look out the window with their hands up. Wouldn't mean any more or less that there is any bombs.
Surely the siege won't last much further into the night. One gunman keeping tabs on 10-15 people is awfully difficult. As to the resolution, I would have no idea what the outcome will end up being like.
Ive learned more about Muslims today than any other day, and I guess a lot of others would have as well
It will be a big day with public opinion on Islam, but I think many people will be more educated and understanding of the issue and what ISIS actually represent and the difference between normal Muslims, and in turn through discussions more and more people will learn and understand the differences as well and create a better relationship