Photos: Hostages killed during #SydneySiege identified this a.m

The two hostages who died during the bloody climax of a sixteen-hour siege at a Sydney cafe were today named as manager Tori Johnson and mother-of-three Katrina Dawson.

Mr Johnson, 34, was shot dead after he tried to wrestle the gun from Islamic extremist Man Haron Monis inside the Lindt cafe in Martin Place just after 2am on Tuesday morning.

Ms Dawson, a 38-year-old whose children are all under 10, died in hospital. She was a barrister at Eight Selborne Chambers in Sydney's Phillip Street, opposite the site of the siege.

• Five hostages were injured in the shootout which left the gunman dead

• Three women suffered gunshot wounds - a 75-year-old who was hit in the shoulder, a 52-year-old in the foot and a 43-year-old in the leg

• A police officer was injured by gunshot pellets to his face. He has now been released from hospital

• Two pregnant women, aged 35 and 30, are both in stable conditions after undergoing health assessments.

As Australia mourned the dead, thousands of people gathered at Martin Place to lay flowers, some in floods of tears. Among those paying tribute were NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione, Premier Mike Baird and the Governor General Peter Cosgrove. Tony Abbott is expected to attend this afternoon.

Speaking earlier today, the prime minister said it was tragic people going about their everyday business could get caught up in such a horrific incident.

'Our hearts go out to all of those caught up in this appalling incident and their loved ones. On behalf of all Australians, I extend my sympathy to the families of the two hostages who died over night,' Mr Abbott said. 

The remaining hostages were able to make a break for the exit of the cafe about 2am after the gunman began to fall asleep - more than 16 hours after he took 17 people captive. 

The 50-year-old gunman is believed to have fired the first shots, which sparked teams of heavily armed police to swoop on the cafe. 

More details of the final terrifying moments of the siege have since emerged as tributes flow in for those who were involved. 

Ken and Rowena, the parents of Mr Johnson, who was shot inside the cafe he had run for two years, released a statement on Tuesday.

'We are so proud of our beautiful boy Tori, gone from this earth but forever in our memories as the most amazing life partner, son and brother we could ever wish for. 

'We'd like to thank not only our friends and loved ones for their support, but the people of Sydney; Australia and those around the world for reaching out with their thoughts and prayers.' 

They also expressed their sorrow for the family of Katrina Dawson who also died. 

The siege ended after less than two minutes of gunfire at 2.15am today. Mr Johnson and Ms Dawson died from their injuries, while several others were wounded:

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• The 34-year-old manager of the Lindt cafe, Tori Johnson

• Mother of three Katrina Dawson, 38 (right), have been named as the two hostages killed during the Sydney siege on Tuesday morning

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