Australia in Mourning for Sydney Hostage Crisis Victims

Hundreds of people gathered in Sydney, Australia to mourn the victims of Monday's hostage crisis. During the siege, three people were killed and four were wounded.

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Hundreds of people gathered in Sydney, Australia to mourn the victims ofthe Monday hostage crisis.

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Three people were killed and four were wounded during the siege.

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The perpetrator was identified as Man Haron Monis, 49. He was born in Iran and moved to Australia in 1996.

Above: Apolice officer carries flowers to honor the memory of those killed during Sydney hostage crisis.

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The improvised memorial to the victims of the hostage crisis in Sydney, Australia.

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Members of Sydney's Muslim community also expressed their condolences.

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Flowers from the staff of Malaysia Airlines in memory of the victims of the hostage crisis in Sydney, Australia.

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A memorial service was held at St. Mary's Cathedral, located only 500m from the site of the tragedy.

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The siege took place in the Lindt Chocolat Cafe in Martin Place, Sydney.