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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.
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Video Shows Gunman Nael Jalani Shooting Inside Ateneo de Zamboanga University campus in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines โ 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.