Australian authorities confirmed today that 16 people were killed in a shooting at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach, marking one of the deadliest incidents of public violence in the country's recent history. Police revealed new details about the December 15 tragedy during an afternoon press conference, noting that 40 injured victims remain hospitalized with five in critical condition.
The two suspects have been identified as a 50-year-old licensed firearm owner and his 24-year-old son. While the father died during the incident, authorities confirmed his son is currently undergoing emergency treatment under police guard. Investigators recovered six legally registered firearms from the scene, raising immediate questions about Australia's gun control framework.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the event as "a senseless attack on our collective sense of safety" during a national address. Forensic teams continue to process the crime scene as international observers monitor Australia's response to this unprecedented security challenge.
