World
Graphic video shows several people dead after mass shooting during Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach in Sydney
Authorities are investigating a deadly mass shooting that occurred Sunday evening during a Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach in Sydney, an attack police are treating as a suspected terror incident.
Officials say two gunmen opened fire on a crowded “Chanukah by the Sea” event, resulting in significant loss of life and numerous injuries.
According to NSW Police, gunfire erupted shortly after 6:40 p.m., sending hundreds of people fleeing the beachfront area as emergency responders rushed to the scene.
Witnesses reported hearing dozens of shots, and video footage reviewed by investigators appears to show two individuals dressed in black firing what looked like shotgun-style weapons from an elevated footbridge behind the surf club.
Police have confirmed at least 10 fatalities, though some official briefings and media reports cite as many as 12 people killed, reflecting ongoing victim identification and verification.
More than 11 additional people were injured, several of whom remain in critical condition.
Authorities also confirmed that one suspect was killed during the incident, while another suspect is hospitalized in critical condition.
Investigators identified one of the suspected attackers as Naveed Akram, 24, as the inquiry continues into the circumstances, motive, and any potential accomplices.
Police credited a bystander with intervening and disarming one of the attackers, an action believed to have limited further casualties.
The attack prompted widespread condemnation and expressions of solidarity. International reactions followed rapidly, including messages of condolence from global leaders.
Australian officials and community leaders described the incident as a heinous and antisemitic assault on a religious celebration, while calling for unity and vigilance.
Authorities have increased security across Sydney and continue to urge the public to avoid the immediate area while forensic examinations and interviews proceed.
Further updates are expected as police release confirmed casualty figures and additional investigative findings.
Crime
Video Shows Gunman Nael Jalani Shooting Inside Ateneo de Zamboanga University campus in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Two students were reportedly injured in an alleged shooting at a private university high school campus in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning, prompting a major police response and an investigation into how a firearm entered the school premises.
According to initial reports, a student allegedly opened fire inside the university’s high school campus. The incident caused panic among students and staff as authorities responded to the scene.
Local reports also indicated that the suspect livestreamed the shooting on social media, including through Facebook. Some local media outlets have identified the alleged gunman as Nael Jalani, although police have not yet independently confirmed the suspect’s identity.
Police officials said two students were victims of the shooting, but their current medical conditions were still being determined as authorities continued their investigation.
Police Regional Office 9 spokesperson Police Major Shellamie Chang said investigators were working to establish the identity of the suspect and determine how the firearm was brought onto the university campus.
Authorities have not yet released comprehensive details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, including the suspect’s motive or whether the victims were specifically targeted.
Reports indicate that the alleged shooter broadcast portions of the incident through a social media livestream.
The livestream reportedly showed the shooting unfolding inside the university high school campus. Authorities are expected to examine the social media material as part of the investigation and to establish a detailed timeline of the incident.
Some reports have also circulated claims that multiple people may have been killed, but those reports had not been fully confirmed by authorities at the time of the initial information.
The Police Regional Office 9 is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the firearm was brought into the private university.
Investigators are expected to interview witnesses and examine available surveillance footage and social media evidence as they work to determine what happened.
Authorities have not yet released a confirmed motive for the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are expected to provide additional information regarding the victims’ conditions, the suspect’s identity and any potential charges as more facts become available.