10-year-old girl, Holocaust survivors among Bondi Beach dead

Summary

A 10-year-old girl and two Holocaust survivors were among 15 people killed in a mass shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah festival on Bondi Beach, Sydney. The elder gunman was killed and his son is in coma.

Key Points
  • Fifteen people were killed in a mass shooting at a Hanukkah festival on Bondi Beach, Sydney, including a 10-year-old girl and two Holocaust survivors.
  • The gunmen were a father, Sajid Akram, who was killed by police, and his son Naveed, who is hospitalized in a coma.
  • Victims ranged in age from 10 to 87 years old with at least 10 publicly identified, including community members, Holocaust survivors, and a local rabbi.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron and local Jewish organizations mourned the victims and highlighted their contributions to the community.
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