At least three people have been killed after a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney’s eastern suburbs on Sunday evening, with two suspects arrested as NSW Police continue their investigation.
The incident unfolded at around 6.40pm near Campbell Parade, close to the heart of the popular tourist precinct. Witnesses reported hearing loud bangs before crowds fled the area in panic.
Police described the situation as a “developing incident” and urged members of the public to avoid the area and take shelter.
Emergency services mounted a major response, deploying more than 25 resources including ambulances, medical teams, helicopters and specialist police units.
NSW Ambulance confirmed multiple patients were treated at the scene, with six people transported to hospital — four to St Vincent’s Hospital, one to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and one to St George Hospital.
Authorities have now confirmed at least three fatalities. Further details about the victims and the circumstances of their deaths have not yet been released.
Eyewitnesses described chaotic and distressing scenes, with injured people lying on the grass as paramedics worked to provide urgent care. Former journalist and Randwick resident Elizabeth Mealey said she was dining at the Icebergs restaurant when what she initially thought were fireworks rang out.
“People started running right up the beach. It was panic, and the panic spread to Icebergs,” she told the ABC, describing the situation as “terrifying”.
NSW Opposition Leader and Vaucluse MP Kellie Sloane said the incident was “deeply shocking”, noting it occurred on the first night of Hanukkah. She told Sky News that she went to the scene to assist before emergency services arrived, helping to apply bandages and stem bleeding. Claims that a group celebrating the Jewish holiday may have been targeted have not been confirmed by police.
NSW Premier Chris Minns said the reports and images emerging from Bondi were “deeply distressing” and urged the public to follow police advice as the situation continues to unfold.
Police have indicated further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Source: Nine News
