In a shocking and devastating attack on Sunday evening, a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, killed at least 10 people, including one of the suspected shooters, and wounded more than a dozen others during a community gathering. Authorities confirmed that 11 people were injured, including civilians and emergency responders, and that two suspects are in police custody following the chaos.

The incident unfolded in the late afternoon around 6:45 p.m. (AEDT) near Campbell Parade, where hundreds had gathered for a celebration. Eyewitnesses described hearing dozens of shots and seeing people flee in panic as gunfire erupted across the beach area.

Police and emergency services immediately set up a large exclusion zone, urging members of the public to take shelter and avoid the area while the situation was brought under control. Law enforcement confirmed that the active shooters were “neutralised,” with one attacker killed on the scene and another in critical condition following arrest. Multiple ambulances, helicopters, and medical teams responded, transporting many of the wounded to local hospitals.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albaanese described the scenes as “shocking and distressing,” expressing deep condolences to the victims and their families and reiterating that authorities were working to save lives and secure the area. The New South Wales Premier also condemned the attack, urging residents to follow official guidance and remain vigilant as investigations continue.

Footage circulating on social media showed harrowing moments of people running for cover, with some bystanders bravely intervening; one video appeared to show a civilian disarming a shooter amidst the chaos. While the exact motive remains under investigation, community leaders and officials have expressed alarm at the targeting of a public celebration, raising concerns about the safety of public events.

The shooting at Bondi Beach marks one of the deadliest violent incidents in Australia in recent years, a country with strict gun regulations and a rare history of mass shootings since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. Authorities are continuing to comb the scene for evidence as the public remains warned to stay away from the area and cooperate with ongoing law enforcement efforts.

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