Bondi Shooting: Naveed Akram Named as Alleged Terrorist
Suzan Seherin 
At least 12 people have been killed in a mass shooting near a Jewish community event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
The crowd had gathered for the first night of Hanukkah when gunfire erupted, sending families running for safety.
Police say two gunmen were involved in the attack.
One was shot dead at the scene, while the other was wounded and arrested in a critical condition.
Gunman identified: Naveed Akram from south-west Sydney
A senior law enforcement source has told ABC News that one of the alleged shooters is Naveed Akram.
He is reported to be a man from Bonnyrigg, in Sydney’s south-west, though police have not yet released his name publicly.
According to the source, officers quickly moved to secure Akram’s home as part of the unfolding investigation.
However, authorities have stressed that many details about his background and alleged motives remain unconfirmed.
Police response and ongoing investigation
New South Wales Police say there is no longer an active threat in the Bondi area.
Large sections of the beach precinct remain cordoned off as forensic teams examine the scene and collect evidence.
Detectives are now tracing the movements of both gunmen in the hours before the attack.
Meanwhile, counter-terrorism officers are working with federal agencies to determine whether the shooting was ideologically motivated.
Jewish community in shock after Bondi attack
The attack has deeply shaken Sydney’s Jewish community, which was celebrating an important religious festival.
Community leaders have expressed grief for the victims and called for solidarity against hatred and violence.
At synagogues and community centres across the city, extra security has been requested.
As a result, many Jewish families say they feel anxious about attending large gatherings in the coming days.
Leaders urge calm, unity and respect
NSW authorities have condemned the shooting and described it as a likely terrorist incident.
They have urged the public not to speculate about the alleged gunmen’s motives while the investigation continues.
Political and community leaders are also calling for restraint in public debate.
They warn that inflamed rhetoric could increase community tensions at a time when many people are already fearful and grieving.
Officials say their focus now is on supporting the families of the victims, the injured, and witnesses.
They have promised a thorough investigation and vowed that any person found responsible will face the full force of the law.
Source: ABC News
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