Fifteen killed in Bondi Beach terrorist attack by father and son

Monday 15 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 6 reports · updated Mon 15 Dec 2025, 6:29pm

In this story Anthony Albanese, ABC News

A father and son opened fire on people celebrating a Jewish festival at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday. The attack resulted in 15 deaths and 42 injuries. Police have identified the gunmen as Sajid Akram and his son, Naveed Akram, who used legally owned weapons during the incident.

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1. RNZMon 15 Dec 2025, 12:12pm

   How the gunmen positioned themselves above Bondi Beach and opened fire (opens in new tab)

   • Bondi Beach gunmen confirmed as a father and son from south-west Sydney (opens in new tab) Mon 15 Dec 2025, 12:20pm
   • What videos tell us about the final moments of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack (opens in new tab) Mon 15 Dec 2025, 5:40pm
2. NZ HeraldMon 15 Dec 2025, 2:02pm

   Bondi Beach shooting: Terrorist attack unfolded near former Rotorua man’s home (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 15 Dec 2025, 5:00pm

   Australia eyes tougher gun laws in wake of Bondi attack (opens in new tab)

   • Bondi gunman assessed as 'no threat of violence' (opens in new tab) Mon 15 Dec 2025, 6:29pm