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Suspect in Bondi Beach Mass Shooting Faces 15 Murder Charges

Naveed Akram, a key suspect in the recent Bondi Beach shooting, is charged with 15 counts of murder and additional terrorism-related offenses as the investigation continues into Australia's deadliest shooting in decades.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
Suspect in Bondi Beach Mass Shooting Faces 15 Murder Charges
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In brief

Naveed Akram, described as a surviving suspect in the tragic mass shooting at Bondi Beach that led to 15 deaths and numerous injuries, has been charged with 59 offenses, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist act. This incident, which targeted a Jewish community event during Hanukkah, has been noted as Australia's deadliest shooting since 1996. The other suspect, his father Sajid Akram, was killed in a confrontation with authorities.

Naveed Akram, the surviving suspect in Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, has been charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist act, according to the New South Wales local court.

The other gunman, his father Sajid Akram, 50, was killed in an exchange of fire with police at the scene.

Fifteen people were killed and dozens of others were injured in the attack, which targeted Australia's Jewish community at an event celebrating the first night of Hanukkah.

It was the country's deadliest shooting since 1996.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated shortly.

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