At least 15 people were killed and 42 others injured in a terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney after two assailants, identified as a father and son, opened fire during a Jewish community event, authorities said.
The attack triggered panic along the popular beachfront before bystanders and police intervened. One of the shooters was shot dead, while the second was overpowered, disarmed, and taken into police custody.
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In a display of bravery, Ahmed al Ahmed, a local fruit seller, reportedly tackled one of the attackers and helped prevent further casualties by disarming him before police arrived.
Emergency services rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, with several reported to be in critical condition. Police have sealed off the area and launched a major investigation into the motive behind the attack, while security has been heightened across Sydney amid concerns of further threats.
Authorities have condemned the attack as an act of terrorism and expressed condolences to the victims and their families, as the city grapples with one of its deadliest incidents of violence in recent times.
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