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Injured Bondi Gunman Likely to Survive, Police Say
Two gunmen killed 15 and injured 38 at a Jewish Hanukkah festival in Sydney; the younger attacker is expected to face criminal charges, police said.
- Two gunmen, a father and son, opened fire on more than 1,000 people at Bondi Beach's Archer Park area at 6.47pm local time, Sunday, killing 15 during the first day of Hanukkah.
- Authorities declared the assault a terrorist incident targeting the Jewish community at Bondi Beach, with police investigating reports of a black Isis flag and noting one offender was previously known but posed no specific threat.
- Police say the attackers used long guns and explosive devices were rendered safe by the bomb disposal unit, while Ahmed al Ahmed, father-of-two and fruit shop owner, tackled a gunman and was hospitalised.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised on- and off-duty police after briefings at Bondi Police Station, while NSW Premier Chris Minns announced gun-law reform plans and a memorial formed at the Bondi Pavilion.
- British-Born Eli Schlanger was named among the dead; 38 people remain in hospital, including six in critical condition, with victims aged from 10 to 87.
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Injured Bondi gunman likely to survive, police say
Police said they were still gathering information about the attackers.
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24 Y.O. Alleged Bondi Gunman Likely To Survive Injuries, ‘May Face’ Criminal Charges
One of the alleged gunmen responsible for the terror attack on Bondi Beach on Sunday is likely to survive his injuries, NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon revealed. The 24-year-old was taken to hospital in a critical condition after he and his 50-year-old father allegedly opened fire on an event celebrating the first day of Hanukkah in north Bondi. The older suspect was shot by police and died at the scene. His son was hospitalised under…
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