Australian authorities allege that the father-and-son duo behind the deadly Bondi Beach shooting on December 14th, carried out “tactical” firearms training in the New South Wales countryside before targeting a Hanukkah event, which left 15 people dead.
Police documents describe the suspects as meticulously planning their attack, conducting reconnaissance trips, and recording a video expressing support for the Islamic State.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologized to the Jewish community and promised sweeping reforms, including new offences for hate preaching, new gun laws and a national buyback program to remove firearms from circulation. The New South Wales government also recalled parliament to introduce its toughest firearm laws in decades, as officials work to prevent future extremist attacks.
Authorities confirmed Sajid Akram, 50, was killed by police during the attack, while his 24-year-old son Naveed was transferred from hospital to jail. Police noted that the suspects had also thrown explosives at onlookers, which failed to detonate.
