Sydney Terror Attack: Father-Son Shooters Identified; Two Active IEDs Found; Toll Rises to 16

The investigation into the mass terror attack at the Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach in Sydney has revealed shocking new details, confirming that the two gunmen were a father and son duo and that two active IEDs were found at the scene. The death toll from the antisemitic attack has tragically risen to 16 people.
Assailants Identified as Father and Son
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed the relationship between the two shooters and provided details on the firearms used in the massacre.
* Identities: The attackers were a father, aged 50, and his son, aged 24. While earlier media identified the son as Naveed Akram, the official identity of the father is not yet confirmed.
* Status: The 50-year-old father was shot dead by police at the scene. The 24-year-old son remains in critical condition under police guard in the hospital.
* Licensed Gun Owner: Police confirmed that the father was a licensed firearms holder with six registered guns. All six firearms were recovered, some at the scene, and others during a raid at a Camp C property. Ballistics are being conducted to confirm if these specific weapons were used in the attack.
IEDs Confirmed to Be Active
Bomb disposal units located and neutralized two improvised explosive devices, revealing the plot was intended to cause catastrophic damage.
* Two Active Bombs: NSW Police confirmed that two active IEDs were found at the scene.
* Neutralized: The devices were safely retrieved and neutralized by bomb disposal units.
* Description: Authorities described the devices as rudimentary, likely using a wick or similar ignition method, indicating the attackers’ intent to use explosives.
Casualty and Hero Update
* Death Toll: The death toll now stands at 16 people killed, which includes 15 victims and one of the gunmen. Victims include a 12-year-old child and Rabbi Eli Shlanger.
* Injured: At least 38 people are injured and hospitalized.
* Civilian Hero: Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, who bravely disarmed the younger assailant, was shot twice and has undergone successful surgery, remaining hospitalized for his wounds.
The full investigation is ongoing, with police pledging to work with federal partners to uncover the motive, which is still being probed for links to Iran and Hezbollah.