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One of the suspects in Bondi Beach shooting attack identified as 24-year-old Naveed Akram
Authorities have identified one of the suspected attackers in the deadly Bondi Beach shooting as Naveed Akram, 24, as the investigation into the mass-casualty attack continues.
Police confirmed that at least 15 people were killed in the shooting, which unfolded Sunday evening at the popular Sydney beachfront.
According to law enforcement and witness accounts, two gunmen opened fire at Bondi Beach, triggering chaos and panic among beachgoers.
Shooters are father and son, ages 50 and 24, as per police.
The incident was reported shortly after 6:40 p.m., when multiple shots were heard, prompting hundreds of people to flee the area as emergency responders rushed to the scene.
Video footage circulating online appears to show two men dressed in black firing what witnesses described as shotgun-style weapons from an elevated footbridge located behind the surf club.
The footage and eyewitness statements are being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.
NSW Police confirmed Sunday night that at least 10 fatalities have been recorded, with additional victims treated for injuries.
Human rights lawyer Arsen Ostrovsky shared a photo of himself after being shot at Bondi Beach in Sydney. He survived.
Authorities have not yet released full details regarding the motive or whether the attack was targeted, though reports indicate the shooting may have occurred during or near a Chanukah-related gathering at the beach.
Officials have not yet formally confirmed this detail.
Police have increased their presence in the area and are continuing to pursue all investigative leads.
Further information regarding additional suspects, charges, and the circumstances surrounding the attack is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School Shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar Created Mall Shooting Simulator in Roblox
Investigators and online researchers have identified a Roblox account allegedly linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar, the 18-year-old suspect in the deadly mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia.
According to platform officials, the account was discovered by users on the internet forum Kiwi Farms, who reported that Van Rootselaar had created a game โ referred to on Roblox as an โexperienceโ โ that simulated a shooting inside a shopping mall.
The virtual environment appeared to resemble a Canadian retail complex, although it has not been confirmed whether the design was intended to replicate a specific real-world location.
Videos circulating on social media prior to its removal showed a player-controlled character collecting weapons and firing into crowds of animated civilians within the mall setting.
The footage quickly drew widespread concern given the seriousness of the real-world attack.
Roblox confirmed that the account belonged to the suspect and announced swift action in response.
โWe have removed the user account connected to this horrifying incident, as well as any content associated with the suspect,โ the company said in a statement. โWe are committed to fully supporting law enforcement in their investigation.โ
Initially, reports suggested the game remained accessible despite the account being deleted. However, Roblox later clarified that the content has now been removed from the platform.
The company also noted that the mall-themed experience was only accessible through Roblox Studio, a development application used by creators to build games, rather than through the main platform available to general users.
As a result, the experience reportedly recorded only seven visits, indicating extremely limited exposure.
Investigators are continuing to examine the suspectโs digital footprint, including online posts and usernames believed to match across multiple platforms such as Reddit, where references to Roblox activity were also reportedly found.
Van Rootselaar is accused of carrying out the February 10 shooting that left eight people dead and at least 25 others injured at the secondary school.
Authorities have not indicated whether the online content forms part of the official investigative findings, but technology platforms are increasingly scrutinized in the aftermath of violent incidents for potential warning signs.
Officials emphasize that the broader investigation remains active as law enforcement works to establish a complete timeline, understand possible motives, and determine whether any additional factors contributed to the tragedy.