What began as a night of celebration at one of Australia’s most iconic beaches ended in unspeakable violence. New and disturbing details have emerged in the investigation into the deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, where fifteen people were killed. Authorities say the attack was meticulously planned. Watch to understand what investigators have revealed so far.

Bondi Beach Probe: Cops Say Attack Was Meticulously Planned

New details have emerged after last weekend’s terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach when two gunmen opened fire at the crowd gathered to celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, killing 15 and injuring over 40, including two police officers. Police have alleged that the accused trained for the attack in the Australian countryside, according to the court documents released on Monday (Dec 22). Meanwhile, the police said that the only surviving suspect in the shooting has been transferred from the hospital to jail.“The accused and his father are seen throughout the video firing shotguns and moving in a tactical manner,” the document states. The police said that the two carried out “firearms training” in what was believed to be the New South Wales countryside before the shooting, which happened on December 14.Sajid and Naveed Akram, the father and son duo accused of carrying out the attack, also visited Bondi Beach days before the mass shooting for a “reconnaissance” trip, the police documents revealed.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bondi-beach-shooter-transferred-from-hospital-to-jail-australian-police-1766376684856">Bondi Beach shooter transferred from hospital to jail: Australian police</a><h2>Attackers attempted to throw bombs at the crowd</h2>According to the documents, the pair also threw four improvised devices at the crowd moments before they started shooting at the crowd, though none of them detonated. Three pipe bombs and a tennis ball bomb were used by them. A fifth suspected bomb was found in the trunk of the vehicle they used to drive to Bondi to carry out the attack.<h2>Extremist video emerges</h2>According to the police, the shooters also recorded an extremist video, in which they condemned the “Zionists”. In the video, which was recovered from one of the accused’s phone, the father and son were seen sitting in front of an Islamic State flag, reciting verses from the Quran. The two also made statements “regarding their motivation for the ‘Bondi attack’”.

According to the documents, the pair also threw four improvised devices at the crowd moments before they started shooting at the crowd, though none of them detonated. 

New details have emerged after last weekend’s terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach when two gunmen opened fire at the crowd gathered to celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, killing 15 and injuring over 40, including two police officers. Police have alleged that the accused trained for the attack in the Australian countryside, according to the court documents released on Monday (Dec 22). Meanwhile, the police said that the only surviving suspect in the shooting has been transferred from the hospital to jail. “The accused and his father are seen throughout the video firing shotguns and moving in a tactical manner,” the document states. The police said that the two carried out “firearms training” in what was believed to be the New South Wales countryside before the shooting, which happened on December 14. Sajid and Naveed Akram, the father and son duo accused of carrying out the attack, also visited Bondi Beach days before the mass shooting for a “reconnaissance” trip, the police documents revealed. Also read | Bondi Beach shooter transferred from hospital to jail: Australian police Attackers attempted to throw bombs at the crowd According to the documents, the pair also threw four improvised devices at the crowd moments before they started shooting at the crowd, though none of them detonated. Three pipe bombs and a tennis ball bomb were used by them. A fifth suspected bomb was found in the trunk of the vehicle they used to drive to Bondi to carry out the attack. Extremist video emerges According to the police, the shooters also recorded an extremist video, in which they condemned the “Zionists”. In the video, which was recovered from one of the accused’s phone, the father and son were seen sitting in front of an Islamic State flag, reciting verses from the Quran. The two also made statements “regarding their motivation for the ‘Bondi attack’”.

According to the documents, the pair also threw four improvised devices at the crowd moments before they started shooting at the crowd, though none of them detonated.&nbsp;

Bondi Beach shooters’ terror training, explosives, extremist video – SHOCKING details emerge

Australian police on Monday (Dec 22) said that the only surviving suspect in last weekend’s shooting has been transferred from the hospital to jail. The shooter, identified as 24-year-old Naveed Akram, had been receiving treatment in a hospital under police guard. He is facing multiple charges, including terrorism and 15 murders. While his 50-year-old father, Sajid Akram, was killed by Australian officers at the scene.Meanwhile, court documents released on Monday have revealed new details about the shooting. The two gunmen opened fire at the crowd gathered to celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, killing 15 and injuring over 40, including two police officers. Police have alleged that the accused trained for the attack at an undisclosed location in the Australian countryside, according to the court documents released on Monday.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bondi-beach-shooters-terror-training-explosives-extremist-video-shocking-details-emerge-1766378143346">Bondi Beach shooters’ terror training, explosives, extremist video – SHOCKING details emerge</a>“The accused and his father are seen throughout the video firing shotguns and moving in a tactical manner,” the document states.The father and son duo also visited Bondi Beach days before the mass shooting for a “reconnaissance” trip, the police documents revealed. The pair also threw four improvised devices at the crowd moments before they started shooting at the crowd, though none of them detonated. Three pipe bombs and a tennis ball bomb were used by them. A fifth suspected bomb was found in the trunk of the vehicle they used to drive to Bondi to carry out the attack.<h2>Albanese apologises to Jewish community, vows tougher laws</h2>Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday apologised to the country’s Jewish community over a mass shooting. “As Prime Minister, I feel the weight of responsibility for an atrocity that happened whilst I’m Prime Minister, and I’m sorry for what the Jewish community and our nation as a whole has experienced,” he said. “The government will work every day to protect Jewish Australians, to protect the fundamental right as Australians that they have to be proud of who they are, to practice their faith, to educate their children and to engage in Australian society in the fullest way possible.”Albanese added that he would push for tougher laws against hate speech and extremism in the aftermath of the country’s deadliest mass shooting in decades.“We’re not going to let the ISIS inspired terrorists win. We won’t let them divide our society, and we’ll get through this together,” Albanese told reporters.“Urgency and unity is what we need,” he said. The Australian PM also called for bipartisan support for “creating an aggravated offence for hate preaching” and other new laws.

The shooter, identified as 24-year-old Naveed Akram, had been receiving treatment in a hospital under police guard. He is facing multiple charges, including terrorism and 15 murders.

Australian police on Monday (Dec 22) said that the only surviving suspect in last weekend’s shooting has been transferred from the hospital to jail. The shooter, identified as 24-year-old Naveed Akram, had been receiving treatment in a hospital under police guard. He is facing multiple charges, including terrorism and 15 murders. While his 50-year-old father, Sajid Akram, was killed by Australian officers at the scene. Meanwhile, court documents released on Monday have revealed new details about the shooting. The two gunmen opened fire at the crowd gathered to celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, killing 15 and injuring over 40, including two police officers. Police have alleged that the accused trained for the attack at an undisclosed location in the Australian countryside, according to the court documents released on Monday. Also read | Bondi Beach shooters’ terror training, explosives, extremist video – SHOCKING details emerge “The accused and his father are seen throughout the video firing shotguns and moving in a tactical manner,” the document states. The father and son duo also visited Bondi Beach days before the mass shooting for a “reconnaissance” trip, the police documents revealed. The pair also threw four improvised devices at the crowd moments before they started shooting at the crowd, though none of them detonated. Three pipe bombs and a tennis ball bomb were used by them. A fifth suspected bomb was found in the trunk of the vehicle they used to drive to Bondi to carry out the attack. Albanese apologises to Jewish community, vows tougher laws Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday apologised to the country’s Jewish community over a mass shooting. “As Prime Minister, I feel the weight of responsibility for an atrocity that happened whilst I’m Prime Minister, and I’m sorry for what the Jewish community and our nation as a whole has experienced,” he said. “The government will work every day to protect Jewish Australians, to protect the fundamental right as Australians that they have to be proud of who they are, to practice their faith, to educate their children and to engage in Australian society in the fullest way possible.” Albanese added that he would push for tougher laws against hate speech and extremism in the aftermath of the country’s deadliest mass shooting in decades. “We’re not going to let the ISIS inspired terrorists win. We won’t let them divide our society, and we’ll get through this together,” Albanese told reporters. “Urgency and unity is what we need,” he said. The Australian PM also called for bipartisan support for “creating an aggravated offence for hate preaching” and other new laws.

The shooter, identified as 24-year-old Naveed Akram, had been receiving treatment in a hospital under police guard. He is facing multiple charges, including terrorism and 15 murders.

Bondi Beach shooter transferred from hospital to jail; Albanese vows tougher laws

Australians marked one week since the deadly Bondi Beach shooting with a nationwide minute of silence and candlelight vigils. The attack on a Hanukkah gathering killed 15 people and injured over 40, prompting mourning, global condemnation and renewed calls for tougher gun laws.

Australians marked one week since the deadly Bondi Beach shooting with a nationwide minute of silence and candlelight vigils. The attack on a Hanukkah gathering killed 15 people and injured over 40, prompting mourning, global condemnation and renewed calls for tougher gun laws.

Moment of silence, flickering candles: Australians mark one week since deadly Bondi Beach shooting

Australia is mourning after a deadly terror attack in Sydney, with reports confirming the death toll has risen to 16, including a 10-year-old child. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid a floral tribute at Bondi Pavilion as the nation comes together in grief.


How the Horrifying Bondi Terror Attack Unfolded, Moment by Moment

Hundreds gathered at Sydney’s Bondi Pavilion to mourn victims of the Hanukkah terror attack that killed 15 and injured over 40. Flowers were laid as leaders, including PM Albanese, joined in paying tribute to those who lost their lives.

Hundreds gathered at Sydney’s Bondi Pavilion to mourn victims of the Hanukkah terror attack that killed 15 and injured over 40. Flowers were laid as leaders, including PM Albanese, joined in paying tribute to those who lost their lives.

In pics | Hundreds gather at Bondi Pavilion to mourn those killed in Sydney terror attack

Former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian was gunned down in a "brazen" shooting while on an early evening walk in Sydney, police said, months after surviving an attempt on his life. The 33-year-old was shot dead in a "targeted" attack in Riverstone, a suburb in Sydney's northwest, on Wednesday evening, New South Wales Police said. A short time after the shooting two cars were found on fire in different locations, a hallmark of recent organised crime hits that have rattled the city.&nbsp;"It's very brazen and it's a shame that this is happening in our community," NSW Police superintendent Jason Joyce said. "You'd want to think that in a residential area that people could wander the streets at that time of (early) night and be safe, but we do believe it's a targeted attack," he said.&nbsp;Local media reported that Mokhtarian had survived an attempt on his life last February, when a gunman fired on him outside a gym in Sydney's west.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/boca-juniors-coach-miguel-angel-russo-passes-away-at-69-argentine-football-association-confirms-1759982369038">Boca Juniors coach Miguel Angel Russo passes away at 69: Argentine Football Association</a>&nbsp;He fought twice in the UFC, in 2018 and 2019, losing both times, before moving into coaching, according to ESPN.&nbsp;He helped develop some of Australia's top mixed martial arts prospects, the website said.&nbsp;A local who only identified himself by his first name, Ben, said he was walking with his wife when he heard a gunshot.&nbsp;"It was around then when we heard a bang as well and a lot of smoke went up in the air... that would have been the car," he told The Sydney Morning Herald. "There was a large commotion, a lot of people were just shocked because they've never witnessed anything like this."&nbsp;"The shooting happened with children literally riding bikes around the park."&nbsp;Neighbour Natalie, who also did not provide her last name, said she was out the front of her home with her children when the incident took place.&nbsp;"I called the police straight away," she told the national broadcaster ABC.&nbsp;Natalie said she ran over to see if Mokhtarian was alive, but "he clearly wasn't".&nbsp;"I could immediately tell he wasn't alive, otherwise I would've tried to help him," she said.&nbsp;The killing came a day after police foiled a "kill team" bearing firearms, balaclavas, body-worn cameras and jerrycans on the way to a daycare centre.&nbsp;Police are investigating if the two incidents are linked.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The 33-year-old was shot dead in a "targeted" attack in Riverstone, a suburb in Sydney's northwest, on Wednesday evening, New South Wales Police said.

Former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian was gunned down in a "brazen" shooting while on an early evening walk in Sydney, police said, months after surviving an attempt on his life. The 33-year-old was shot dead in a "targeted" attack in Riverstone, a suburb in Sydney's northwest, on Wednesday evening, New South Wales Police said. A short time after the shooting two cars were found on fire in different locations, a hallmark of recent organised crime hits that have rattled the city. "It's very brazen and it's a shame that this is happening in our community," NSW Police superintendent Jason Joyce said. "You'd want to think that in a residential area that people could wander the streets at that time of (early) night and be safe, but we do believe it's a targeted attack," he said. Local media reported that Mokhtarian had survived an attempt on his life last February, when a gunman fired on him outside a gym in Sydney's west. Also read | Boca Juniors coach Miguel Angel Russo passes away at 69: Argentine Football Association He fought twice in the UFC, in 2018 and 2019, losing both times, before moving into coaching, according to ESPN. He helped develop some of Australia's top mixed martial arts prospects, the website said. A local who only identified himself by his first name, Ben, said he was walking with his wife when he heard a gunshot. "It was around then when we heard a bang as well and a lot of smoke went up in the air... that would have been the car," he told The Sydney Morning Herald. "There was a large commotion, a lot of people were just shocked because they've never witnessed anything like this." "The shooting happened with children literally riding bikes around the park." Neighbour Natalie, who also did not provide her last name, said she was out the front of her home with her children when the incident took place. "I called the police straight away," she told the national broadcaster ABC. Natalie said she ran over to see if Mokhtarian was alive, but "he clearly wasn't". "I could immediately tell he wasn't alive, otherwise I would've tried to help him," she said. The killing came a day after police foiled a "kill team" bearing firearms, balaclavas, body-worn cameras and jerrycans on the way to a daycare centre. Police are investigating if the two incidents are linked. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The 33-year-old was shot dead in a "targeted" attack in Riverstone, a suburb in Sydney's northwest, on Wednesday evening, New South Wales Police said.

Suman Mokhtarian, former Australian UFC fighter, shot dead in Sydney

A terrifying shooting incident unfolded in Croydon Park, Sydney, when a 60-year-old man allegedly fired around 50 rifle rounds into the street from his apartment on Sunday night. Sixteen people were injured, including one man seriously wounded by a gunshot to the neck. Police exchanged gunfire with the suspect before arresting him. Authorities say the incident appears random with no links to organised crime or terrorism. Watch to learn more about this shocking event and the police response.

Sydney Shooting Spree: 16 Injured, Suspect Arrested 

A 60-year-old man is in custody after allegedly firing up to 100 bullets into a busy street in Sydney’s Inner West, wounding 20 people and sending bystanders running for cover. Police said the gunman opened fire on Sunday (Oct 5) evening at random on passing cars and police officers, unleashing what witnesses described as “chaos” and “something out of a movie.” New South Wales Acting Superintendent Stephen Parry, in a statement, said, “anywhere between 50 and 100 shots” were fired before the suspect was detained.<h2>What happened?</h2>On Sunday evening, the police received calls about a gunman firing into a busy Sydney street. Rushing to the scene of the crime, a large contingent of officers stormed a unit above a nearby business and arrested the suspect, who is yet to be named. Two rifles were seized at the scene.The alleged shooter was treated in the hospital for injuries sustained during the arrest. Police said no charges have been filed yet.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/montgomery-mass-shooting-2-killed-12-injured-after-rival-gangs-engage-in-fight-1759671316995">Montgomery mass shooting: 2 killed, 12 injured after rival gangs engage in fight</a><h2>Eyewitnesses describe chilling scene</h2>Witnesses described hearing rapid gunfire and seeing flashes of light. “It was very loud and 'bang, bang, bang' and flash-bangs and sparks and smoke and the whole works. It was something out of a movie, really,” said one local resident, Tadgh, who was watching a rugby match nearby.Office worker Joe Azar, who was working across the street from the scene of the incident, told The Sydney Morning Herald that he initially thought he was hearing fireworks. “Some guy's windshield blew up, then the bus stop glass shattered,” and suddenly “the surreal feeling kicked in like, 'Oh, this is what's happening',” he said."It was frantic. It all happened so quick, so I couldn't comprehend what was going on," he added.Of the victims, one man remains in serious condition with a gunshot wound, while 19 others suffered injuries from shrapnel or shattered glass.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fire-at-jaipur-s-sms-hospital-kills-6-icu-patients-5-critically-injured-outrage-over-safety-lapses-1759714071366">Fire at Jaipur's SMS hospital kills 6 ICU patients, 5 critically injured; outrage over safety lapses</a><h2>'Serious and terrifying': Was it a terrorist attack?</h2>New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon called the attack “serious and terrifying” but said investigators had found “no known links to terrorism activity or any gang activity.” However, he did not reveal a motive for the mass shooting.Mass shootings are rare in Australia, where automatic and semi-automatic weapons have been banned since 1996 after the Port Arthur massacre that killed 35 people. Police have launched an investigation into the Sydney shooting.

A 60-year-old man opened fire on a busy Sydney street Sunday night, shooting up to 100 rounds that injured 20 people. Witnesses described the chaos as “something out of a movie.” Police have arrested the suspect.

A 60-year-old man is in custody after allegedly firing up to 100 bullets into a busy street in Sydney’s Inner West, wounding 20 people and sending bystanders running for cover. Police said the gunman opened fire on Sunday (Oct 5) evening at random on passing cars and police officers, unleashing what witnesses described as “chaos” and “something out of a movie.” New South Wales Acting Superintendent Stephen Parry, in a statement, said, “anywhere between 50 and 100 shots” were fired before the suspect was detained. What happened? On Sunday evening, the police received calls about a gunman firing into a busy Sydney street. Rushing to the scene of the crime, a large contingent of officers stormed a unit above a nearby business and arrested the suspect, who is yet to be named. Two rifles were seized at the scene. The alleged shooter was treated in the hospital for injuries sustained during the arrest. Police said no charges have been filed yet. Also read | Montgomery mass shooting: 2 killed, 12 injured after rival gangs engage in fight Eyewitnesses describe chilling scene Witnesses described hearing rapid gunfire and seeing flashes of light. “It was very loud and 'bang, bang, bang' and flash-bangs and sparks and smoke and the whole works. It was something out of a movie, really,” said one local resident, Tadgh, who was watching a rugby match nearby. Office worker Joe Azar, who was working across the street from the scene of the incident, told The Sydney Morning Herald that he initially thought he was hearing fireworks. “Some guy's windshield blew up, then the bus stop glass shattered,” and suddenly “the surreal feeling kicked in like, 'Oh, this is what's happening',” he said. "It was frantic. It all happened so quick, so I couldn't comprehend what was going on," he added. Of the victims, one man remains in serious condition with a gunshot wound, while 19 others suffered injuries from shrapnel or shattered glass. Also read | Fire at Jaipur's SMS hospital kills 6 ICU patients, 5 critically injured; outrage over safety lapses 'Serious and terrifying': Was it a terrorist attack? New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon called the attack “serious and terrifying” but said investigators had found “no known links to terrorism activity or any gang activity.” However, he did not reveal a motive for the mass shooting. Mass shootings are rare in Australia, where automatic and semi-automatic weapons have been banned since 1996 after the Port Arthur massacre that killed 35 people. Police have launched an investigation into the Sydney shooting.

A 60-year-old man opened fire on a busy Sydney street Sunday night, shooting up to 100 rounds that injured 20 people. Witnesses described the chaos as “something out of a movie.” Police have arrested the suspect.

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Bondi Beach Probe: Cops Say Attack Was Meticulously Planned

Bondi Beach shooters’ terror training, bombs, extremist video – SHOCKING details

Bondi shooter transferred from hospital to jail; Albanese vows tougher laws

In Pics | Australians mark one week since deadly Bondi Beach shooting

How the Horrifying Bondi Terror Attack Unfolded, Moment by Moment

In pics | Hundreds gather at Bondi Pavilion to mourn those killed in attack

Suman Mokhtarian, former Australian UFC fighter, shot dead in Sydney

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Australia: Busy street turns into war zone as man fires 100 shots into crowd