Updated 15 December 2025 at 05:14 IST
Photo Of Second Bondi Beach Gunman Emerges Hours After Deadly Terror Attack That Killed 15
Hours after one of the Bondi Beach attackers was identified as Pakistani-origin Naveed Akram, a picture of the second shooter has been released. The second gunman was seen firing shots at the site of the massacre, in which 15 people died during the celebration of Jewish festival Hanukkah.
Sydney: Hours after one of the Bondi Beach attackers was identified as Pakistani-origin Naveed Akram, the second suspected shooter's picture has surfaced. On-site visuals showed the second gunman brandishing a rifle and firing shots. The identity of the second gunman has not yet been revealed.
15 people were killed in the incident that unfolded at around 6:30 pm (local time) during the celebration of Jewish festival Hanukkah. Around 40 people, including two policemen, were injured in the attack.
Police have stated that one of the shooters was also killed during the terror attack. While Naveed Akram is being treated by emergency services at a hospital, it is believed that his deceased accomplice is the individual whose photograph recently surfaced.
The unidentified gunman is also believed to be the man whose gun was snatched by a good Samaritan during the shootout. A video showed a bystander grabbing the gunman's neck and tackling him from behind. After a brief struggle, he succeeded in grabbing the gun from terror suspect.
Police have declared the mass shooting at the tourist beach a “terrorist attack”. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “An attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on every Australian, and every Australian tonight will be like me, devastated about this attack on our way of life.” He added, "There is no place for this hate, violence and terrorism in our nation, and let me be clear, we will eradicate it. Amidst this vile act of violence and hate will emerge a moment of national unity."
Who Is Naveed Akram?
One of the shooters, who has been identified as Naveed Akram, is a 24-year-old man who, according to sources, is originally from Lahore, Pakistan. He was seen wearing Pakistan cricket jersey in his picture in the driving license. According to the license, Akram's residence is in Bonnyrigg. As per sources, Akram was a student of Al-Murad Institute in Sydney.
Video of Shooters
Published By : Nidhi Sinha
Published On: 14 December 2025 at 21:21 IST