How the Bondi Beach massacre terrorists who allegedly killed 15 got their hands on guns

WARNING: Distressing Police have revealed how a father and son who allegedly killed 15 people in a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach managed to get their hands on the massive guns. The death toll of the massacre targeting the Chanukah by the Sea event has now climbed to 15 innocent people, with 40 people injured. The shooting, declared a terror attack, unfolded shortly before 7pm on Sunday. Police earlier revealed the two alleged gunmen were father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram. Sajid, 50, was shot dead by police at the scene. Naveed, 24, was taken to hospital under police guard where he remains in a critical but stable condition. Police have revealed the father had a gun licence for about 10 years and was in possession of six firearms. “The father has held a firearms licence since 2015. We are very much working through the background of both persons at this stage,” NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said at a press conference. “We know very little about them.” Naveed will likely be charged, as police indicate he is likely to recover from his injuries. “Based on his medical condition it is likely that that person may face criminal charges,” Mr Lanyon said. Police have seized six firearms from the scene and from a location in Campsie, which was searched by police on Sunday night. Police are not looking for any other offenders. 12 people fighting for life Twelve people are fighting for life in the aftermath of the massacre as of 1pm on Monday. About 27 patients are being treated at hospitals across Sydney, a NSW Health spokesperson said. “Some patients have also self-presented at hospitals for care,” the spokesperson said. Three patients are in a critical condition while another three are critical but stable at St Vincent’s Hospital. Over at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital two patients are critical and three are critical but stable. Another is stable. One patient is critical at St George Hospital and another two are stable. Three patients are stable at Sydney Eye Hospital; three are stable at Prince of Wales Hospital; two are stable at Sydney Children’s Hospital, as well as two stable patients at both Royal North Shore Hospital and Liverpool Hospital. Victims identified Some of those killed in the terror attack have now been identified. French soccer player Dan Elkayam was one of those killed, with French President Emmanuel Macron saying his thoughts were with the man’s loved ones. Beloved rabbi Eli Schlanger, head of the Chabad mission in Bondi, was also killed in the attack. Rabbi Yaakov Levitan, secretary of the Sydney Beth Din, has been identified as another of the victims, as well as Holocaust survivor Alex Kleytman. Grandfather Reuven Morrison was also gunned down. Tributes have begun to flow online for photographer Peter Meagher, who was also killed in the attack. Australian Council of Jewry chief executive Alex Ryvchin has told CNN a friend of his had “lost his 12-year-old daughter” in the attack. Police earlier confirmed a 10-year-old girl was among those killed. A community reception centre to assist families of those affected by the shooting has been set up at the InterContinental Sydney on Arden St. “The centre has been designated as a location for family and witnesses to speak to investigators and support officers during the early stages of the investigations,” a NSW Police spokesperson said. “Loved ones of those affected by the shooting and witnesses of the shooting are being urged to attend the centre and speak to support officers and investigators.” Active bombs found at beach Two active bombs were found at the scene of the Bondi Beach massacre. Police have confirmed two active improvised explosive devices were taken by the rescue and bomb disposal unit on Sunday evening. “They were found to be active devices,” Mr Lanyon said. “They were taken back and rendered safe by our police.” He described them as “fairly basic in construction”. Beach closed ‘until further notice’ Bondi Beach and the Pavilion will remain closed until further notice, a Waverley Council spokesperson says. “As the gravity of yesterday’s deplorable terror attack at Bondi Beach sinks in, our hearts are with the victims, their loved ones, our Jewish residents and the entire Waverley community,” the spokesperson said. Disturbing detail overlooked in gunman’s wallet “Anti-Semitism is not just a problem for Jewish people – it is a threat to all Australians and our way of life. As we have seen, hatred has far-reaching and devastating consequences. “Together, we must all take a stand to ensure Jewish Australians feel safe and supported. “As we come to terms with this horrific attack, we know all Australians will be holding Waverley in their hearts and prayers. Thank you to everyone who has expressed support and love to our community during this time.” ‘Everything must change’: Ley Sussan Ley has demanded Labor overhaul its approach to tackling anti-Semitism in the wake of Sunday’s horror shooting. “There is palpable anger, because anti-Semitism in Australia has been left to fester,” the Opposition Leader said. She claimed the government had shown “a clear lack of leadership” and Jewish Australians were experiencing a sense of “bewilderment”. “We have a government that sees anti-Semitism as a problem to be managed, not evil that needs to be eradicated,” she said. “Everything must change from today in how governments respond.” Ms Ley branded the massacre as the “darkest day” in Australian history since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, in which 35 people were killed. “Australians will remember where they were on the day of the Bondi massacre and they will remember the feelings of overwhelming disbelief and shock that they felt,” she said. “Those who saw the murderous massacre first hand and lost loved ones will be changed forever. “I sought an assurance from the prime minister that I would receive the necessary security briefings from our agencies and police, and I was told that would happen today.” Palestine Action Group condemn violence The Palestine Action Group says it was shocked and absolutely horrified by the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach that targeted the Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah. “Our thoughts are with all those who have suffered due to this appalling attack, with the families of all the dead, and especially with the Jewish community,” it said in a statement on Monday morning. “No one, anywhere in Sydney or anywhere in the world, should have to live in fear of terrorism or racist hate. “We salute the heroic actions of Ahmed al Ahmed, who bravely tackled and disarmed one of the gunmen, saving countless lives, and being shot twice in the process. “We reiterate our complete condemnation of anti-Semitism and all other forms of racism.” ‘Extraordinary’ bravery Off-duty police from as far as Newcastle came to aid their colleagues in Bondi in the hours following the shooting tragedy, according to Police Minister Yasmin Catley. She lashed out at critics of the force’s response to the shooting, which has claimed the lives of 15 people, as she praised the “extraordinary” bravery of officers on the ground. “I will not tolerate people being critical of the police, they were here,” she told the media at Bondi on Monday morning. Ms Catley revealed that when she attended Bondi Police Station with Premier Chris Minns, there were “at least 60” off-duty officers who had come into the station. “They came to be with their colleagues, they came to that call,” she said. “They weren’t asked to be there, there were some that came from as far as Newcastle … they all came here to be with the community, to be with their colleagues and to keep our community safe.” Ms Catley said that the state government would look into firearms licensing legislation amid reports. Questions about the state’s firearms licensing legislation were “fair” according to Ms Catley after reports emerge that the 50-year-old gunman was licensed to own guns in NSW and had used registered guns in the massacre. “We will be looking at the legislation in relation to firearms licensing, but we are very early in the investigation,” she said. 11 fighting for life Eleven people were fighting for life as of 8am on Monday, NSW Health confirmed. They were all in critical condition at various hospitals across Sydney, a spokesman said. A child died at Sydney Children’s Hospital, where one person is critical and two patients are stable. One person also died at Royal Prince Alfred (RPA). Three people are critical but stable, another is critical, and one is stable at RPA. Twelve people are stable at Prince of Wales, one is critical and two are stable at St George Hospital, one is stable at Sutherland Hospital, and another is critical at the Sydney Eye Hospital. Over at St Vincent’s Hospital, three victims are critical, five are stable, and two have been treated and discharged. One person is critical but stable and another is stable at Royal North Shore Hospital, while two patients are stable at Liverpool Hospital. 10yo killed in massacre A 10-year-old girl is among the 15 killed in the horror attack. A 40-year-old man has also died in hospital. Fourteen people died at the scene and 42 were taken to hospital. The ages of the deceased range between 10 and 87, police say. They are yet to be formally identified. A constable and probationary constable suffered gunshot wounds during the massacre: they are both in a serious but stable condition. Paramedics ‘under fire’ Paramedics arrived on the scene within 10 minutes of reports of a shooting, with some transporting people while “under fire”, Mr Minns said at a press conference on Monday morning. “Thank you to the paramedics who in some cases under fire transported the injured to NSW hospitals,” Mr Minns said. He, along with Mr Albanese, condemned the massacre and emphasised there was no place for anti-Semitism in NSW and Australia. “What we saw yesterday was an act of pure evil and act of anti-Semitism,” Mr Albanese said. He said the iconic beach would be “forever tarnished” by the attack. “This was an attack deliberately targeted at the Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah, which of course should be a joyous celebration, and the Jewish community are hurting today,” he said. “We stand with you, we will do whatever is necessary to stamp out anti-Semitism. It is a scourge and we will eradicate it together.” Flags will fly at half mast across the country today. Mr Minns urged anyone looking to help should donate blood if able, while Mr Lanyon emphasised this is not a time for the community to be seeking retribution. The beach and surrounding roads remain closed on Monday, with the local council urging people not to visit the beach as investigations continue. Mr Albanese visited the scene of the massacre early on Monday morning, laying a bouquet of flowers. More to come …