The second police officer injured in Sunday’s terrorist attack at Bondi Beach has been identified as a 22-year-old probationary constable who had been in the force for just four months.
In a statement, Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert’s family said he was patrolling the Chanukah by the Sea event on Sunday when he was shot twice attempting to take down gunmen Sajid and Naveed Akram.
He was taken to ICU where he was intubated and underwent multiple surgeries, his family said.
“Although miraculously surviving, Jack’s injuries have resulted in a loss of vision in one of his eyes, and he now faces a long and challenging recovery ahead, with additional surgeries required,” the family statement said.
“Jack is just 22 years old and has only been in the police force for four months.
“Even so, in the face of a violent and tragic incident, he responded with courage, instinct, and selflessness, continuing to protect and help others whilst injured, until he was physically no longer able to.
“Jack was simply doing his job — a job he deeply loves — driven by a commitment to protect the community, even at great personal cost.”
