Summary
Two men, Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, committed a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia during a Hanukkah event, resulting in 15 deaths. Sajid Akram, originally from Hyderabad, India, had lived in Australia since 1998. Authorities are investigating their motives and recent activities, including a trip to the Philippines.
Key Facts
- Sajid Akram, originally from India, moved to Australia in 1998.
- Sajid and his son Naveed are suspected of a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people.
- Sajid had visited India six times after moving to Australia, mainly for family reasons.
- Sajid held an Indian passport; Naveed used Australian identification.
- The two men traveled to the Philippines in November, possibly for military-style training.
- Sajid had no criminal record in India, and his radicalization is thought to be unrelated to India.
- Naveed was previously investigated for ties to an alleged terrorism cell in Sydney.
- Australian and Philippine officials are coordinating on the investigation.
