Sydney, Australia — A Jewish community event at Bondi Beach turned deadly on Sunday evening after a shooting killed at least 15 people, including children and one of the attackers, prompting a major police operation in one of Australia’s most popular coastal areas.
Authorities said the attack took place near Bondi Beach, where a Hanukkah celebration was being held at a nearby park. According to New South Wales Police, the dead include a man believed to be one of the shooters. A second suspected attacker remains in critical condition in hospital under police guard.
At least 29 people were injured in the attack, including two police officers, police told news agency EFE. Emergency services rushed to the scene as gunfire sent crowds fleeing in panic.
New South Wales Police confirmed the incident has been classified as a terrorist attack. In a statement posted on social media, police urged the public to avoid the area and advised those nearby to seek shelter while officers secured the scene.
The state ambulance service said several victims were treated at the site, with multiple people transported to nearby hospitals. Authorities have not yet released detailed information about the extent of the injuries.
Police said investigations are ongoing but emphasized there is no ongoing threat to the wider public as Sydney grapples with the aftermath of the deadly attack.
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