Naveed Akram, a 24-year-old Sydney-based bricklayer who recently lost his job, has emerged as a key figure in the investigation into the deadly shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, which authorities have classified as a terrorist attack.
According to officials, Akram has been identified as one of the two gunmen involved in the attack, which left at least 12 people dead and dozens injured. Police said one attacker was shot dead at the scene, while the other was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Among of 2 Terrorist, who carried out a mass shooting in Bondi beach Sydney, Australia, killing 10 innocent people Naveed Akram from Pakistan. He’s wearing Pakistan cricket jersey in the license picture. Second guy also looks Paki. pic.twitter.com/AJwRJbLu3w — Global perspective (@Global__persp1) December 14, 2025
Australian authorities said police raided Akram’s residence in Sydney’s Bonnyrigg suburb on Sunday evening as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Heroic Bystander Caught on Camera
A video circulating on social media shows an unarmed bystander rushing toward a gunman, grabbing him from behind, wrenching away his rifle, and preventing further casualties as people fled in panic. Officials have not confirmed the identity of the gunman shown in the footage.
Video of an Australian disarming one of the shooters. They don’t make men like this anymore.pic.twitter.com/Ldqtz8uFdE — Nathan Hughes (@rallynate) December 14, 2025
Attack Declared Terrorism
New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed that the shooting has been designated a terrorist attack. The gunmen opened fire shortly after 6:30 p.m. local time as hundreds of people attended the “Chanukah by the Sea” event on Bondi Beach.
Eyewitness Accounts and Chaos
Eyewitnesses said the beach was crowded with families and tourists when continuous gunfire erupted, triggering chaos as people screamed and scrambled for cover. The attack occurred on the opening night of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival.
What Is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is an eight-day festival of lights in Judaism, celebrated to commemorate the victory of the Maccabees over their oppressors and the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days in the Temple. The attack occurred near the “Hanukkah by the Sea” celebration, where Sydney’s Jewish community had gathered to celebrate the first night of the festival.
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