A renowned celebrity dentist and bestselling author, Steven Lin, 41, was tragically shot dead by police after allegedly attacking two women in a random act of violence. Lin, who owned two successful dental practices on Australia's Central Coast and had a large social media following, is believed to have barricaded himself inside one of the apartments during the 10-minute ordeal. The incident has sparked controversy and raised questions about the use of force by law enforcement.
According to reports, Lin broke into a unit block on St Neot Avenue in Potts Point yesterday morning and attacked two women from separate units. Police claim that when they confronted him, he lunged at them with a knife, prompting the deployment of a Taser. Despite the Taser being deemed 'ineffective', a single round was fired at Lin, resulting in his death at the scene.
One of the women suffered suspected stab wounds, while the other sustained blunt force trauma. Both women, aged 48 and 56, were taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a stable condition. A critical incident has been declared to investigate the actions of the officers involved.
Lin's social media presence offered health advice to over 250,000 Instagram followers, making his sudden death all the more shocking. The incident has left many questioning the circumstances surrounding his death and the use of lethal force by police. As the investigation unfolds, the community is left grappling with the loss of a well-respected figure and the questions that surround this tragic event.
