The Bondi Beach shooter has been publicly identified by Australian authorities as Naveed Akram, a 24‑year‑old Australian man who allegedly carried out the attack together with his 50‑year‑old father, Sajid Akram, at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney in December 2025.

Who the shooter is

  • Police and court documents name Naveed Akram as the surviving alleged gunman in the Bondi Beach shooting.
  • His father, Sajid Akram , was also identified as a gunman and was shot dead by police at the scene.

What happened at Bondi Beach

  • On 14 December 2025, the two gunmen opened fire at a Jewish Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, killing at least 15–16 people and injuring dozens more before being stopped by police and bystanders.
  • The attack has been described by Australian authorities as a terrorist act inspired by the Islamic State group, targeting members of the Jewish community gathered at the beach.

Legal status and charges

  • After surviving gunshot wounds, Naveed Akram was moved from hospital to a high‑security prison and formally charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder, one count of committing a terrorist act, and about 40 counts of attempted murder or causing harm.
  • His court date has been scheduled for 2026, and the case is ongoing, meaning all allegations remain to be tested in court.

Background and motives

  • Reports indicate that Naveed Akram had previously come to the attention of security services and that investigators are examining possible links to ISIS and overseas travel in the weeks before the attack.
  • Authorities and community leaders have framed the incident as an antisemitic terrorist attack, while investigations into the exact planning, radicalisation, and potential support networks are still in progress.

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