The celebration is meant to bring light and togetherness to the heartbreak seen in Bondi Beach Sydney, Australia. A Hanukkah gathering on the beach is reported to have left at least 15 people dead and dozens less. Now, the entire community is coming together as authorities investigate the tragedy that has rocked the nation.
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Hanukkah celebrations turn deadly at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Authorities say at least 15 people, including a child, were killed after two gunshots were fired during Hanukkah celebrations at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday evening. The attack happened during Chanukah by the sea, a public event that draws hundreds of families from the beach to mark the beginning of the Jewish holiday. Authorities have now identified the two shooters, ages 50 and 24. The police killed the elderly suspect at the scene, while the younger one was injured and arrested. At least 42 others were injured, several critically, with victims ranging in age from 10 to 87.
Hero Bystander helps stop the beach gun
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the shooting as “act of antisemitic terrorism,“To emphasize that Bondi Beach has always been”You are haunted forever.“Witnesses described scenes of chaos as gunshots erupted at around 6:45 in the evening who fled in terror and were arrested by Ahmed Al Ahmed, they were banned as a hero of the attackers even though they were shot.
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A father and son have been identified as suspects in the fatal shooting
Authorities have since confirmed that the two gunmen involved in the Bondi beach attack were father and son. The youngest suspect, 24-year-old Akram, remains in hospital under police custody. In addition, his father, Sajid Akram, 50-SAJID AKRAM, was shot safely during an exchange with the police on Sunday. According to New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon, Sajid had been a legal firearms owner for more than a decade and had six registered firearms. They have all found the scene. Authorities said the men were known to the authorities at the scene of the attack. In addition, investigators believe that these writers are working alone, without finding additional suspects at this time.
Global shock floods the comment section of the shadow room
As the news spread, people rushed to SHAde Com Room’s Instagram section, reacting in disbelief at the tragedy. Many have praised the quick-thinking thinker who thinks like a hero, with several commenters making sure that his name is known and recognized. Others filled the comments with prayers, words of condolence and messages of support for the victims and their families.
One Instagram user @Christina_reign added, “Ahmed alahem 👏👏👏👏 a hero“
Likewise, Instagram user @DSAG823 said, “Burstander’s name is Ahmed Alahmed, a true hero.“
Also, Instagram user @_shawncameron commented, “Bruhhhhh This World Is Weird As Heck“
Meanwhile, Instagram user @kayee07 wrote, “A brave man. Think of the life he saved 👏 “
While Instagram user @IX. Tropicvicez added, “The man who didn’t check the shooter 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽“
Finally, Instagram User @Prettyzimurlcee_ said, “You can’t even go outside. That’s why I stay at home“
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