Breaking News: Multiple Fatalities Reported in Bondi Beach Shooting
At least 12 people have died, including one gunman, in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where a Jewish community event was taking place on the first day of Hanukkah. The incident has been declared a terror attack by officials.
The shooting occurred around 9:45pm local time, with over 1,000 people in attendance. Police confirm that 29 others were taken to hospital, and two officers were shot during the incident. The surviving gunman is in a critical condition.
This is the deadliest mass shooting in Australia since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which claimed 35 lives. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns expressed his condolences to the Jewish community, stating, "Our heart bleeds for Australia's Jewish community tonight."
Police are currently investigating the incident, and a thorough investigation is underway. The situation is being closely monitored, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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