Celebrity dentist shot dead by police in Sydney

The man who allegedly attacked two women in an exclusive suburb had 250,000 Instagram followers.

An armed man fatally shot by police after allegedly attacking two women in a central Sydney unit block has been identified as a celebrity dentist.

Steven Lin, 41, was the author of The Dental Diet and the owner of two successful dental practices in NSW's Central CoastThe Dental Diet.

The dentist amassed a large following on social media, offering health advice to more than 250,000 Instagram followers.

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Steven Lin - killed by police in Potts Point

The 41-year-old allegedly broke into a unit block on St Neot Avenue in Potts Point yesterday morning and attacked two women from separate units in what police believe was a random attack.

Officers claim that when they confronted him, he lunged at police with a knife, resulting in a Taser being deployed.

Police claim the Taser was "ineffective", and a single round was fired at the 41-year-old.

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Police operation in Potts Point with suspected fatal shooting 3rd March 2026 SMH Photo: STEVEN SIEWERT

He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

It is believed Lin barricaded himself inside one of the apartments during the 10-minute ordeal and did not know either of the victims.

One of the women had injuries suspected to be from a stabbing, while the other suffered blunt force trauma.

Both women, aged 48 and 56, suffered wounds to their heads and faces and have been taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a stable condition.

A critical incident has since been declared to investigate the actions of the officers.

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