The tragic death of Steven Lin, a disgraced dentist, has sparked controversy and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding his demise. Lin was identified as the man shot dead by police in Sydney's Potts Point after allegedly attacking two women in an apartment complex. The incident unfolded on Tuesday morning, with police responding to a report of a violent incident. Lin, armed with a knife, entered the building on St Neot Avenue and assaulted the two women, one in the laundry room and another inside her unit. The women, who were strangers to Lin, suffered serious injuries to their faces and heads and were taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a stable condition. The police, faced with a 'very violent' situation, deployed a taser, which proved ineffective. Lin then allegedly threatened the officers while still armed with the knife, leading to a fatal police shooting. Lin's family revealed a troubling history, including frequent methamphetamine use and multiple domestic violence-related charges, such as assault occasioning bodily harm, breaching an apprehended violence order (AVO), stalking or intimidating intending fear, and choking. He was due to face court in March for two breaches of AVO conditions. The incident has prompted a critical incident investigation into the actions of the responding officers. The NSW Police Assistant Commissioner, Peter McKenna, acknowledged the trauma experienced by those involved, emphasizing the 'very violent' nature of the situation. As the investigation unfolds, the public awaits further details, with many questioning the necessity of the fatal shooting and the role of Lin's past in the tragic outcome.
