Bondi beach gunmen shot 11 people within 30 seconds of opening fire, royal commission hears
Summary
Two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, killing 15 people. A royal commission in Sydney heard details of the attack, police response, and security agency resources related to preventing such events.Key Facts
- The attack happened on December 14 at a Jewish Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach.
- Two shooters, Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, fired from a footbridge above Archer Park.
- Fifteen people were killed; Sajid Akram was killed by police, Naveed was wounded and arrested.
- The shooting lasted about 30 seconds, during which 11 people were shot and 10 died.
- Police had a mobile presence at the event but not a static, continuous guard as requested.
- Three police officers were injured in the attack; 11 officers arrived within five minutes.
- There was no specific intelligence or warning about a possible attack on the celebration.
- The head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) testified that although the agency’s overall funding increased, resources focused on counter-terrorism decreased.
- ASIO considers its current resources sufficient but acknowledges they are stretched and can request more if needed.
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