Police: 3 Dead, 4 Hurt in Sydney Hostage Standoff

The transcript provides an update on a hostage situation involving 17 hostages, including five who escaped and others with injuries or medical conditions. Two hostages are deceased, and a lone gunman has been shot and killed. A police officer was injured by a gunshot to the face but is in good condition and recovering in the hospital.

What is the total number of hostages mentioned in the text?

What conditions were reported for some of the hostages?

How many deceased individuals were reported among the hostages?

What happened to the lone gunman mentioned in the text?

What is the condition of the injured police officer?