Bondi Beach, Naveed Akram
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Naveed Akram was apprehended at the scene and taken to the hospital, while his father was killed in a shootout with cops
SYDNEY — Hundreds remained on Bondi Beach long after the sun had set Tuesday. Many stood silently beneath the waning moon, police helicopters whirring overhead. Some laid bouquets of flowers, which local stores were giving out for free. All were there to pay tribute to the 15 people killed at a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday.
One of the men allegedly involved in Sunday's terrorist attack at the famous Bondi Beach in Australia has been tentatively identified by investigators as Naveed Akram.
Sydney: Australia is grappling with one of its deadliest mass shootings in decades after a targeted terror attack on Sydney’s Jewish community near Bondi Beach on Sunday, December 14. The shooting, which took place around 6:47 pm (local time) during Hanukkah celebrations, killed at least 15 people, including a 10-year-old girl.
A father-and-son duo, Sajid, 50, and Naveed, 24, executed a deadly mass shooting at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah celebrations, killing 15 people and injuring dozens. Sajid died at the scene, while Naveed was given life-saving CPR and was hospitalized in a coma before waking.
The Australian government is "prepared to take whatever action is necessary," after the shooting at Bondi Beach, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
The Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO) — the country’s FBI — previously investigated Akram in 2019 for possible terror ties.
At least 16 people, including children, have died in the anti-Semitic Bondi Beach terror attack with dozens more being injured as families gathered to celebrate the festive season
Authorities have identified Naveed Akram as one of the gunmen linked to the deadly shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney. The attack occurred during a Hanukkah celebration, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and numerous injuries.
Holocaust survivor Alex Kleytman was identified as one of at least 11 victims killed in today's attack. His wife, Larisa Kleytman, also a Holocaust survivor, confirmed his death to The Australian, saying she heard loud "boom" sounds before seeing him fall to the ground.