Subject: UPDATE: Mass casualty shooting during Chanukah event, Bondi Beach (Sydney), Australia
SMS Alert Text:
11 civilians dead, 29 injured in Bondi Beach, Australia mass shooting. One suspect dead, a second injured. Multiple IEDs discovered in attacker's vehicle.
Supplemental Info:
Target: Two gunmen deliberately targeted the "Chanukah by the Sea" outdoor Hanukkah celebration on its first night, attended by over 1,000 people, mostly families.
Casualties: At least 12 dead (including 11 civilians and one shooter killed by police); 29 injured, including two police officers and children.
Suspects: Two armed men (one identified as Naveed Akram, a Pakistani national); one killed on scene, the second in critical condition in custody.
Weapons and Devices: Gunmen used rifles/shotguns; multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs) found in a nearby vehicle and rendered safe.
Response: A brave bystander disarmed one gunman; NSW Police rapidly neutralized the second and declared it a terrorist incident.
Official Characterization: Declared an "antisemitic terrorist attack" by NSW Police, Premier Chris Minns, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
If you are located in the area:
Caution urged. Do not approach the incident scene.
Follow instructions of local authorities.
Monitor local news sources for further information.
Maintain heightened vigilance.
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