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Statement regarding June 4 attack in Darwin

Publication date: 5 June 2019

All of us at Jesuit Social Services are shocked and saddened by the attack which has killed four people and left others injured in Darwin’s central business district on Tuesday, June 4.

We share the grief of families and friends of the victims and also extend our sympathy to everybody who was directly affected including witnesses, police and medical staff.

As part of the Darwin community, this incident has impacted us all. We stand in solidarity with the local community in this time of need and offer our support to the government, police and community members in any way we can.

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