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Stunning Video Showing Explosions and Gunfire: The Moment Police Stormed the Sydney Cafe Where Hostages Were Being Held
An injured hostage is carried out of a cafe in the central business district of Sydney on December 16, 2014. Police stormed the Sydney cafe where a gunman had taken hostages and displayed an Islamic flag, television footage showed early December 16. AFP PHOTO/Peter PARKS

Stunning Video Showing Explosions and Gunfire: The Moment Police Stormed the Sydney Cafe Where Hostages Were Being Held

ABC 24 in Sydney captured the stunning moment the police stormed the Lindt cafe where a man was holding patrons hostage. Explosions and gunfire could be seen and heard:

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Jonathon M. Seidl is a former managing editor of Blaze News and a best-selling author and speaker. His next book, “Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic,” will be released on October 7, 2025.
Jonathon M. Seidl

Jonathon M. Seidl

Jonathon M. Seidl is a former managing editor of Blaze News and a best-selling author and speaker. His next book, “Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic,” will be released on October 7, 2025.

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