News reports and police briefings state that the Bondi Beach shooting on 14 December 2025 was carried out by a father and son, identified as 50‑year‑old Sajid Akram and 24‑year‑old Naveed Akram from Sydney’s south‑west. Sajid Akram was shot dead by responding police at the scene, while his son Naveed was critically injured and taken into custody. Authorities have described the incident as a terrorist attack targeting a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, but have also noted that aspects of the investigation, including full confirmation of identities and possible additional involvement, are still ongoing.
