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Alleged Bondi shooter told family he was going fishing

A man sharing the name of the alleged Bondi Beach shooter denies involvement amid widespread social media misidentification after a Chanukah event shooting killed 16 and injured 40, officials said.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
The alleged shooter lost his job several months ago. His family told the Herald he pretended he was on a fishing trip for the weekend.

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Alleged Bondi shooter told family he was going fishing

The alleged shooter lost his job several months ago. His family told the Herald he pretended he was on a fishing trip for the weekend.

·Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
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