BENGKULU.WAHANANEWS.CO, Sydney – A mass shooting occurred at Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Sunday evening local time during a Jewish community celebration titled “Hanukkah By the Sea.” Australian police have officially classified the incident as an act of terrorism.
Time and Location
Baca Juga:
Kronologi Lengkap Penembakan Massal di Pantai Bondi, Sydney
Time: Approximately 7:20–7:30 pm AEST
Location: Open public area of Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales
Minute-by-Minute Timeline
Baca Juga:
Pria Muslim Dipuji sebagai Pahlawan Usai Melucuti Pelaku Penembakan
7:20 pm AEST
The Hanukkah community event was underway, attended by families, women and children.
7:23 pm AEST
Two armed men arrived near the venue and opened fire on the crowd, triggering panic as attendees fled in all directions.
7:25 pm AEST
A civilian, later identified as Ahmed Al Ahmed (43), was captured on video running from behind one of the attackers, disarming him of a rifle and forcing him to the ground.
7:27 pm AEST
The second attacker engaged in a gunfight with police who had arrived at the scene.
One attacker was shot dead
The other was arrested in critical condition
7:30–7:45 pm AEST
Emergency services evacuated victims. Bondi Beach was fully locked down and declared a sterile crime scene.
Suspects
Number: Two adult males
Status:
One deceased at the scene
One critically injured, hospitalised under armed police guard
Police also discovered suspicious devices believed to be improvised explosive materials inside a vehicle linked to the attackers, parked near the beach. Authorities have not officially released the identities of the suspects.
Casualties
Fatalities: 15–16 people (preliminary figures)
Injured: Approximately 40 people, including women and children
The injured were treated at several hospitals across Sydney, including:
St Vincent’s Hospital
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Prince of Wales Hospital
Civilian Who Intervened
Name: Ahmed Al Ahmed (43)
Occupation: Fruit vendor
Religion: Muslim
Background: No military or firearms training
Ahmed sustained two gunshot wounds and is currently receiving hospital treatment. His condition has been reported as stable. His actions have drawn widespread praise from the public and officials.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described him as:
“A true Australian hero who saved lives through courage.”
Australian Government Response
Prime Minister Albanese:
Strongly condemned the attack
Described it as a terrorist act driven by hatred
Government measures include:
Formation of a National Security Committee
Heightened security at:
Places of worship
Public events
Jewish community areas nationwide
Police Investigation
Australian Federal and State Police are:
Conducting a comprehensive investigation
Examining possible ideological motives or wider networks
Reviewing public event security protocols
The Bondi Beach area remains under heightened security as investigations continue.
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[Editor: Ramadhan HS]
