The mass shooting violence that recently took place at Bondi Beach in Sydney has left citizens in shock and distress. The investigation into the matter ensued soon after the attack. The mass shooting had taken place where hundreds had gathered to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah on Sunday. Going by the intentional attack on such a day, it is apparent that the attack was targeted at the Jewish community. Of those who lost their lives in the shootings, the first victim has been identified as Rabbi Eli Schlanger.
Schlanger was an assistant rabbi at the Chabad of Bondi as well as a chaplain for the local community, as stated by the Sydney Morning Herald. Schlanger’s LinkedIn highlighted his position as assistant rabbi at Chabad of Bondi for over 18 years.
One of the shooter was injured as well
Eleven people were shot dead when two gunmen opened fire at the Sydney Bondi Beach during a Jewish religious event. Police said one of the gunmen was killed in retaliatory firing, while several, including cops, have been injured. Mal Lanyon, the New South Wales Police Commissioner, has declared the shooting a “terrorist incident.”
Timing of the attack
The attack occurred around 6:30 PM local time and targeted a crowd celebrating the first night of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival. Eyewitnesses said the two gunmen fired around 50 shots.
One of the shooters who lost his life in a fire exchange with the police has been identified as Naveed Akram from Bonnyrigg, Sydney. Originally from Lahore, Pakistan, Akram was a student at Sydney’s Al-Murad Institute.
