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This is the moment a heroic bystander tackled a gunman to the ground bondi beach A mass shooting occurred as Jewish families gathered to celebrate Hanukkah.
The footage shows a man tackling one of the suspected terrorists and then snatching a rifle from his hand and pointing it at him, forcing the alleged attacker to retreat.
New South Wales Police has confirmed that 12 people have died in the shooting, including a suspected gunman. The second alleged shooter is in police custody and injured.
Another 29 people, including two police officers, are being treated for serious injuries, according to the force.
The force has confirmed this mass shooting It was a terrorist incident “designed to target the Jewish community”.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at a press conference in Canberra that bondi beach The attack was “an act of evil, anti-Semitism, terrorism”.
He praised the viewer as “the real hero”, describing the footage as “incredible”.
“One man walked up to a gunman who had opened fire on the community and single-handedly disarmed him, risking his own life to save the lives of countless others,” he said.
“That man is a real hero and I have no doubt that many people are alive tonight as a result of his bravery.”
Terrified locals reported hearing “up to 50” gunshots at around 6.45 pm local time in the Archer Park area, where more than 1,000 people had gathered to celebrate the first day of the Jewish holiday.
New South Wales Police The force warned members of the public to take shelter while reacting to the developing situation.
Horrific footage shared on social media shows two shooters firing from a bridge at the beach carpark, while members of the public can be heard screaming.
Subsequent footage showed two suspects being wrestled to the ground by police, with gun cartridges scattered on the floor. Police are investigating whether there is a third attacker or anyone else connected to this atrocity.
Mr Albanese said: “This is a targeted attack on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah, which should be a day of joy, a celebration of faith.
“An act of evil, anti-Semitism, terrorism that has struck at the heart of our nation, an attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on every Australian, and tonight every Australian will be, like me, devastated by this attack on our way of life.
“There is no place for this hatred, violence and terrorism in our country. Let me be clear, we will eradicate it.”