The Bondi Beach shooting attackers have been publicly identified as a father–son pair: a 50‑year‑old man and his 24‑year‑old son, both named in news reports as Sajid (or Sid) Akram and Naveed Akram.

Who the attackers are

  • Australian and international news outlets report that the two shooters in the Bondi Beach attack were a father and son duo, aged about 50 and 24.
  • They have been widely identified in media as Sajid (Sid) Akram , about 50, who was killed at the scene, and his son Naveed Akram , 24, who was wounded and taken into custody in hospital.

What is known about them

  • Police and counterterrorism officials say the pair were motivated by Islamic State ideology , and investigators are examining travel they reportedly made to the southern Philippines for suspected military‑style training.
  • Officers found improvised Islamic State flags in a vehicle linked to the younger man, and authorities have stated they believe the attack was deliberately directed at Jewish Australians attending a Hanukkah event.

Status of the investigation

  • New South Wales Police have said they do not believe there was a third shooter and are not seeking additional suspects tied directly to the gunfire.
  • The father died during a confrontation with police, while the son remains under guard in hospital and is expected to face multiple terrorism and murder charges as investigations continue.

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