🚨 Breaking: At least 10 people, including one gunman, were killed in a mass shooting at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach this evening, December 14, 2025. The attack began around 6:40 p.m. local time in the city’s eastern suburbs.
New South Wales police confirmed the death toll and said 16 people were rushed to nearby hospitals, while several others received treatment at the scene. Among the injured are two police officers and a second gunman, now in custody and hospitalized. Media reports suggest as many as 20 people were shot.
The beach was hosting a Hanukkah celebration earlier in the evening, with members of the Jewish community gathered for the Festival of Lights. Witnesses shared scenes of panic as the crowd scattered in all directions, trying to find safety.
Just before 7 p.m., police issued an urgent warning for residents and visitors to avoid the area and take shelter. Footage from the scene shows people fleeing across the sand and discarded firearms lying on the ground. Emergency services flooded the beach within minutes of the first 000 calls.
Authorities say the motive remains unclear as detectives from NSW’s homicide squad lead the investigation. The community is reeling from the tragedy, with local leaders calling for calm and solidarity. We will continue to update this story as new details emerge. 😢
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