Bondi Beach Shooting: Viral Twitter clip captures civilian’s brave attempt to stop the gunman ahead of police intervention
“Ten people are confirmed dead, including a man believed to be one of the shooters. The second alleged shooter is in a critical condition. A further 11 people are now reported to have been injured, including two police officers,” New South Wales Police said in a statement. he said.
A video posted on Twitter shows a civilian engaging in a firefight with the shooter, providing key visuals of the incident before authorities intervene.
Several videos circulating on social media platform
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the incident as “shocking and distressing”, adding that “emergency responders are on the ground and working to save lives”.
NSW premier Chris Minns described the news and images coming out of Bondi as extremely disturbing. “Police and emergency services are responding and the public should follow official advice,” he said in a statement. “We will notify the public as soon as further information becomes available.”
The attack comes almost 11 years after a lone gunman took 18 people hostage at Sydney’s Lindt Cafe. After a 16-hour standoff, two hostages and the gunman were killed.
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