What we know about the Bondi gunmen
Summary
Two gunmen, identified as a father and son, opened fire on people at a Hanukkah event in Sydney's Bondi Beach, killing 15 and injuring 27. The father died in a shootout with police, while the son is critically injured in the hospital. Authorities are treating the attack as terrorism linked to the Islamic State group.Key Facts
- The shooting occurred at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.
- 15 people died, and 27 were injured in the incident.
- The attackers were identified as Naveed Akram, 24, and his father, Sajid Akram, 50.
- The father died during a gunfight with police; the son is hospitalized under police guard.
- The attack is considered a terrorist act linked to Islamic State allegiance.
- Naveed Akram had been previously monitored by Australian intelligence in 2019.
- Six firearms were recovered from the scene, with several licensed to the father.
- Improvised explosive devices were found in the gunmen's vehicle.
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