At least 12 people were killed and 16 injured in a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday night, December 14, 2025, in what New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed as a terrorist incident. Two gunmen opened fire on crowds gathered for Hanukkah celebrations before one attacker was fatally shot and another hospitalized under police custody.
Authorities conducted an emergency raid on the Bonnyrigg residence of Naveed Akram, identified by ABC as one of the assailants, while urging residents to avoid the area despite declaring no active threats. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as high-powered gunfire sent hundreds fleeing along the iconic shoreline, with video footage showing abandoned firearms and personal belongings littering the scene.
NSW Premier Chris Minns called the attack "deeply distressing," while Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the violence as "shocking." The tragedy prompted Melbourne's Jewish community to cancel a planned Hanukkah event and heighten security measures amid nationwide concerns.
Investigations continue into potential motives and connections, with at least two police officers among the injured. Health officials confirmed multiple victims remain in critical condition as of Monday morning.
