The Bondi Beach shooting on 14 December 2025 involved two shooters — a father and son who opened fire at a Hanukkah event on the beach.

How many shooters were there?

Police identified two men as the alleged shooters: Sajid Akram (50) and his son Naveed Akram (24). They were both armed with long firearms and fired into crowds at Bondi Beach in Sydney.

During the police response, officers exchanged gunfire with the two men. Sajid Akram was shot and died at the scene; Naveed Akram was taken into custody with critical injuries and survived.

What happened at the scene?

The attack took place on the evening of Sunday, 14 December 2025, at Bondi Beach, where people were gathered for a Hanukkah celebration. Police say the two gunmen deliberately targeted the Jewish community in what was later declared a terrorist incident.

Emergency services responded to reports of a public place shooting around 6:40 pm. In the chaos, 16 people were killed (including Sajid Akram) and about 40 others were injured, including two police officers who were shot but survived in serious condition.

Official details

NSW Police confirmed that there were two alleged shooters, and no other suspects have been publicly linked to the attack. The investigation is being handled by the Joint Counter Terrorism Team, and the incident is being treated as a terrorist act motivated by antisemitism.

So, to answer directly: there were two shooters in the Bondi Beach shooting.

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