The Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting is still an active investigation, and officials have only partially confirmed the identities of those involved.
Confirmed information
Australian authorities have stated that the attack at Bondi Beach was carried out by two gunmen who were a 50‑year‑old father and his 24‑year‑old son, with the father shot dead by police at the scene and the son in hospital under police guard. New South Wales Police have confirmed this father‑son relationship and the age details, but they have not formally released both full names publicly as of the latest updates.
Name reported in media
Multiple major news outlets report that the 24‑year‑old son is named Naveed Akram, a man from south‑west Sydney who is in critical condition and under police supervision. The name of the 50‑year‑old father, who was killed by police, has not yet been officially released, though police say he was a licensed firearms owner whose registered weapons are believed to have been used in the attack.
Important caution
Some people have already been falsely identified online as one of the Bondi gunmen, and at least one Pakistani migrant with the same name has publicly denied any involvement. Because of this, officials and media are urging caution about sharing names or unverified photos on social media, to avoid harming innocent people while the formal investigation and identifications continue.
