Gunmen opened fire at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing ten people, including one attacker. More than a dozen others sustained injuries during the attack. A Hanukkah celebration drew around 2,000 participants at the beach. Authorities continue investigating the motive behind the shooting.
New South Wales Police confirmed ten deaths on Sunday. They identified one of the dead as a gunman. Officers said a second suspected shooter remains in critical condition at a hospital. Eyewitnesses reported seeing dozens of injured people lying on the ground, with blood covering the area.
Emergency responders rush as panic spreads
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese posted a statement on X expressing condolences to victims and families. He urged the public to follow police guidance and remain vigilant. Albanese called the scenes at Bondi “shocking and distressing.” He said police and emergency teams are actively saving lives.
Albanese added authorities are working closely with New South Wales Police. He promised further updates as investigators confirm new information. He repeated his call for locals to rely on official police instructions.
NSW Police issued an urgent warning on X at 7:30 p.m. local time. They instructed residents and visitors to take shelter or avoid Bondi Beach entirely. Videos circulated online showed crowds running as gunfire echoed, and police sirens blared across the area.
Investigation continues amid unsettling footage
Authorities continue probing whether the Hanukkah event became a deliberate target. Investigators are reviewing videos showing police detaining two suspects on a civilian bridge. Earlier footage appeared to show individuals firing sniper-style rifles at the crowd.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing more than 50 shots during the attack. They said gunfire struck beach-goers, bystanders, and nearby vehicles. Police and investigators continue collecting evidence and witness accounts to determine the attackers’ motive.
