A shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach killed ten people, including one gunman, and injured more than a dozen others. A Hanukkah event was underway at the beach when the attack occurred. Authorities continue investigating the motive behind the violence.
New South Wales Police confirmed ten fatalities from the shooting on Sunday at the popular beach. Police said officers also critically injured another suspected gunman during the incident.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes across the beachfront. They reported seeing more than a dozen people lying wounded on the ground. Eyewitnesses also said blood covered large sections of the area. Many others suffered injuries during the attack.
Authorities respond as chaos unfolds
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issued a public statement through X shortly after the incident. He expressed condolences to the victims and their families. He urged the public to follow police instructions and remain cautious.
Albanese described the scenes at Bondi as shocking and deeply distressing. He said police and emergency responders worked on site to save lives. He added that authorities would share updates as information became confirmed.
New South Wales Police posted a warning on X around 7:30 pm local time. Officers urged people to shelter or avoid Bondi Beach entirely. Police issued the alert after receiving reports of a possible shooting.
Videos show panic, arrests, and unanswered questions
Videos circulating on X and other platforms showed crowds fleeing as gunshots rang out. Footage also captured police sirens echoing across the area. People scattered in multiple directions as the situation escalated.
Another video showed police detaining two suspects on a civilian bridge. Earlier footage appeared to show the same individuals firing what looked like sniper rifles. Authorities have not confirmed further details.
Around 2,000 people attended the Hanukkah event at the beach that evening. Investigators have not confirmed whether the attacker deliberately targeted the gathering. Witnesses reported hearing more than 50 shots fired at people, vehicles, and nearby areas.
