At 12.15pm today, a press conference was held with NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon, NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley, and New South Wales Premier Chris Minns.
Here’s the latest from the ongoing police investigation:
Sixteen people have died; 15 innocent victims and one shooter.
Thirty-eight people remain in NSW hospitals. If you are willing and able to donate blood, plasma or platelets, reach out to Lifeblood or visit your local donor centre: Bondi attack: How you can help victims right now
The following victims have been confirmed:
Rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41yo
Dan Elkayam, 27yo
Alexander Kleytman, 87yo
Rabbi Yaakov Levitan
Reuven Morrison
Matilda, 10yo
A memorial site has been established at the rear of Bondi pavilion.
The two gunmen have been identified: 24-year-old Naveed Akram and his 50-year-old father
Sajid Akram, who is among the 16 dead.
Naveed Akram remains in hospital and it is “likely he may face criminal charges”, says NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon.
ASIO examined Naveed Akram in 2019 for his close ties to an Islamic State group terrorism cell in Sydney.
Naveed Akram is an Australian-born citizen, while his father arrived on a student visa on 1998.
Sajid Akram owned a Category A&B fireams licence since 2015 and six firearms, legally obtained as a member of a gun club.
“The government is prepared to take any action necessary, including tougher gun laws,” said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
“Limits on number of guns that can be used or licenced by individuals.
“A review of licences over a period of time … licences should not be in perpetuity.”
“I think it’s time we have a change to the law in relation to the firearms legislation in NSW,” said NSW Premier Chris Minns.
More to come in this afternoon’s episode of The Briefing.