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‘Very limited knowledge’ on shooters, says Lanyon
By Daniel Lo Surdo
There was “very limited knowledge” on the younger shooter, who is now in police custody while his father — the other shooter – was fatally wounded at Bondi.
Both Lanyon and ASIO confirmed they were aware of the younger shooter, though didn’t understand they were planning the attack that occurred on Sunday.
Lanyon wouldn’t comment when asked if it was a failure that the older shooter was legally allowed to hold firearms, saying it would be “premature” to weigh in on such a topic.
“We want to get to the circumstances of everything that occurred yesterday and what led up to it,” Lanyon said.
Lanyon won’t comment on motive, manifesto
By Daniel Lo Surdo
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has refused to share details about a potential motive for the attack, and a possible manifesto left behind by the two shooters.
“We’re still very early in the investigation, we’re happy to provide information,” Lanyon said.
“I want to give our investigators the opportunity to investigate thoroughly without speculation. We heard a lot information was coming forward. I want to make sure it’s accurate … our investigation will be thorough.”
‘No indication’ the men were planning attack
By Daniel Lo Surdo
Lanyon has said there was “no indication” that either of the men involved in the shooting were planning the attack yesterday.
The 50-year-old shooter was a licensed gun owner who legally held firearms for about 10 years. He is dead, and the 24-year-old shooter – his son – is in police custody.
‘We need to fight antisemitism’: Minns
By Megan Gorrey
Premier Chris Minns says there must be a “strong and clear repudiation of antisemitism in all of its forms”.
“There’s no tolerance for racism or Jewish hatred in NSW or Australia, and we need to be clear and unambiguous that we’ll fight it everywhere we see it,” Minns said at a press conference.
“Whether it’s destructive, horrible acts of violence, or chants, mottos and internet posts on the internet. Wherever it is, we need to fight antisemitism, it is toxic, it is cancerous within a community, and as you can see from last night, it leads to devastating, devastating implications for the people of our country.”
Minns described the death of a 10-year-old girl in the attack as a “devastating fact”, and said there needed to be a “time for mourning”.
“We need to be in a position to bind up the wounds of the state’s Jewish community, and many people are asking how they can help.”
Shooter was a licensed firearm holder
By Daniel Lo Surdo
The 50-year-old deceased shooter was a licensed firearm holder who had six firearms legally in his possession, Lanyon has said.
Police raided homes in Bonnyrigg and Campsie over the past 12 hours, and have seized six firearms.
The house in Bonnyrigg where arrests were made.Credit: Sitthixay Ditthavong
“Ballistics and forensic investigation will determine those six firearms are the six that were licensed to that man,” Lanyon said.
“We will continue to investigate this matter thoroughly.”
Shooters a father and son, says Lanyon
By Daniel Lo Surdo
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has confirmed there was no third shooter involved in the terror attack at Bondi yesterday, and the two shooters were a father and his son.
The 24-year-old shooter is in police custody, and the 50-year-old shooter was killed at the scene yesterday.
Flags to fly at half mast today
By Daniel Lo Surdo
Albanese has vowed to dedicate “every single resource” to respond to the Bondi terrorist attack, as he praises the brave first responders, including “ordinary citizens”, who acted yesterday.
“People rush in towards danger to show the best of the Australian character, that’s who we are. People who stand up for our values,” he said.
Albanese confirmed flags will fly at half past across the country today.
Act of ‘pure evil’ in Bondi: Albanese
By Daniel Lo Surdo
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has opened his address at this morning’s press conference by describing the events at Bondi Beach as an “act of pure evil”.
“This was an attack deliberately targeted at the Jewish community,” he said in Sydney.
“On the first day of Hanukkah, which of course should a joyous celebration and the Jewish community are hurting today. Today all Australians wrap our arms around them. And say we stand with you. We will do whatever is necessary to stamp out antisemitism. It is a scourge, and we’ll eradicate it together.”
Tourist shocked at Sydney terror
By Amber Schultz
German tourist Max comes to Sydney nearly every year, travelling with his wife and two children, aged six and one.
They had been out for the day and decided to stop at home before heading to the beach – a decision that may have saved them their lives.
As they shut their door to their rented Bondi apartment metres from the beach, they heard screams and shots ring out.
“I never expected this. It’s such a beautiful place with people playing sport, hanging out with family … this will leave a scar,” he said.
“For the people that live here, this will change the place.”
Trump praises hero bystander
By Michael Koziol
US President Donald Trump has praised the hero bystander, Ahmed el Ahmed, who tackled and disarmed one of the Bondi shooters.
“There’s been a very, very brave person actually who went and attacked frontally one of the shooters and saved a lot of lives,” Trump said.
A bystander tackles an alleged gunmen at the Bondi Beach shooting.Credit: SMH
“A very brave person who’s right now at the hospital, pretty seriously wounded. So, great respect to that man that did that.”
Earlier, Trump described the attack in Bondi as terrible, and sent his well wishes to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian people, noting the two countries had a great relationship.
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