Sydney Beach Massacre: 10 Dead in Hanukkah Shooting, One Gunman Killed, 11 Wounded
Last updated: December 14, 2025, 4:33:56 PM IST
Sydney, Australia: A mass shooting at Bondi Beach, one of Sydney's premier tourist spots, claimed at least 10 lives on Sunday. New South Wales (NSW) police confirmed that 11 others were rushed to various hospitals for treatment.
Key Updates
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Casualties: At least 10 people killed; 11-12 wounded.
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Gunmen Status: Reports indicate one of two shooters involved was shot dead. The second gunman is in critical condition.
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Timing of Attack: The gunfire erupted around 6:30 PM local time as hundreds gathered for the "Chanukah by the Sea" event celebrating the first night of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
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Attackers' Description: Eyewitnesses described two men in black clothing firing semi-automatic rifles.
Major Reactions and Developments
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Prime Minister's Condemnation: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese strongly condemned the incident, calling the Bondi Beach scenes "shocking" and "heartbreaking."
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Home Minister's Statement: Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke labeled the shooting a "heinous act of violence" and pledged support for the victims.
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Eyewitness Accounts: Witnesses shared harrowing stories. Local resident Harry Wilson reported seeing "at least 10 people on the ground and blood everywhere."
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Bystander Heroism: Dramatic video footage emerged showing a passerby tackling an armed shooter and wresting away his weapon.
Timeline of Updates
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4:33:55 PM IST: Australian Home Minister called the shooting a "heinous act of violence."
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4:29:33 PM IST: Eyewitnesses described "blood everywhere, " with shots from "powerful weapons."
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4:23:38 PM IST: Video surfaced of a passerby subduing a shooter.
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4:17:28 PM IST: Police confirmed one of two shooters killed, the other critically injured.
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4:14:43 PM IST: Prime Minister Anthony condemned the shooting.