Bondi Beach Shooting

On December 14, 2025, two gunmen attacked a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing atleast 11 people and injuring 29 more.

Event Details

• Date and time: Sunday, December 14, 2025, around 6:45 p.m.
• Location: Bondi Beach near Bondi Pavilion.​

Casualties

• Deaths: at least 11 people.
• Injuries: About 29, including two police officers.

Attackers

• Two gunmen fired into the crowd.
• One shooter: Naveed Akram from Bonnyrigg, killed by police.
• Second shooter: Arrested in critical condition.

Motive

• Authorities say the attack deliberately targeted a Jewish Hanukkah celebration. They describe it as an antisemitic terrorist incident.

Heroes

• Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, tackled a gunman from behind and seized his weapon. He suffered two gunshot wounds.
• NSW Police officers engaged both gunmen on scene. They killed one shooter and wounded the second.

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Aftermath: