Police say 10 people were killed, including one gunman, in shooting at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach

Ten people, including one gunman, were killed in a shooting attack on Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday, New South Wales Police said. Police said the other suspected attacker was in critical condition.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing more than a dozen people lying on the ground with blood everywhere, and dozens were injured in the attack.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a written statement to X, expressing his thoughts and condolences to the victims and urging the public to follow police instructions and be careful.

“The scenes in Bondi are shocking and distressing. Police and emergency responders are on the ground working to save lives. My thoughts are with everyone affected,” Albanese wrote.

“We are working with NSW Police and will provide further updates as more information is confirmed. I would urge people in the area to monitor information from NSW Police,” he added.

NSW Police issued an X-profile warning at around 7.30pm local time, urging people warned of a possible shooting to seek shelter or avoid Bondi Beach altogether.

In videos circulating on X and other social media platforms, crowds of people can be seen dispersing while multiple gunshots and police sirens can be heard in the background.

A Hanukkah event was taking place at the famous beach, attended by about 2,000 people, but it remains unclear whether the attack deliberately targeted the group. Investigations are continuing to determine the reason behind the incident.

In X, videos emerged showing police forces detaining two suspects on a civilian bridge; These suspects were previously seen shooting with weapons resembling sniper rifles.

According to eyewitnesses, more than 50 shots were fired at beachgoers, civilians and vehicles.

This is a developing story; Our journalists will update this as more information becomes available.