Sydney Siege: Australia mourns victims

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has laid flowers at a makeshift memorial in Sydney for the victims of a central city cafe siege which left three people dead, joining hundreds of others who left flowers and messages.

The two hostages who were killed after the 16-hour siege have been identified as the manager of the Lindt cafe, 34-year-old Tori Johnson, and 38-year-old barrister Katrina Dawson.

Hospital authorities confirm that several people were admitted for treatment for gunshot wounds and all were in stable condition.

The gunman, Man Haron Monis, who seized the hostages was killed in the police raid. He was known to both the police and leaders of Muslim organizations as a deeply troubled man with a long history of run-ins with the law, including a pending case involving the killing of his former wife.