A gunman has been shot dead and another is being treated after opening fire on Bondi beach, killing 10 people in what is believed to be a targeted attack on a Jewish event.
It is understood a Chanukkah event was the target of the attack, which police sources believe had been planned for months.
One gunman is understood to have been shot dead and another has been shot and is custody and is being worked on by emergency services.
NewsWire understands 10 people have been confirmed dead, including children and a police officer.
In a statement, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the scenes in Bondi are “shocking and distressing”.
“Police and emergency responders are on the ground working to save lives. My thoughts are with every person affected,” he said.
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