The gunman who was wounded during the Bondi Beach terrorist attack is likely to survive his injuries, authorities said.<\/p>\n
Australian police said a father and son \u2013 who have yet to be formally identified \u2013 were behind the shooting on Sunday in which 15 innocent people were killed, including a 10-year-old girl and a British-born rabbi.<\/p>\n
As of late Monday afternoon, 27 people were receiving care in hospitals across Sydney, NSW Health said.<\/p>\n
Six people remain in critical conditions with the others in serious and stable conditions, while police believe the ages of the dead range from 10 to 87.<\/p>\n
Two police officers who were injured remain in serious but stable conditions.<\/p>\n
A 50-year-old gunman was shot by police and died at the scene while his 24-year-old son suffered critical injuries and was taken to hospital under police guard.<\/p>\n
At a press conference on Monday afternoon, New South Wales (NSW) state police commissioner Mal Lanyon said the younger gunman is expected to live to face criminal charges.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe do have a 24-year-old male in hospital at the moment. Based on his medical condition it is likely that person may face criminal charges,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He added that police were still gathering information about the attackers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are both a father and a son,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey have a connection for quite a period of time within Australia. The father has held a firearms licence since 2015.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this stage, we know very little about them.\u201d<\/p>\n
NSW premier Chris Minns signalled his government would pursue prospective gun reform in the wake of the incident after it was revealed the 50-year-old gunman belonged to a gun club and legally possessed six firearms.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cState gun registry laws need to change and they can change. It does require legislation.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you\u2019re not a farmer, if you\u2019re not involved in agriculture, why do you need these massive weapons? They put the public in danger and make life dangerous and difficult for NSW police.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe granting of a firearms licence in perpetuity is clearly not fit for purpose. We will be looking at change.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to make sure that the legislation and reform that we bring to parliament makes a big difference, that\u2019s entirely my intention and my colleagues feel the same way.\u201d<\/p>\n
His sentiments were echoed by Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese, who proposed implementing tougher measures nationwide, including limiting the number of guns a licenced owner can obtain.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cThe government is prepared to take whatever action is necessary. Included in that is the need for tougher gun laws.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople\u2019s circumstances can change. People can be radicalised over a period of time. Licenses should not be in perpetuity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Minns said a memorial had been set up at the rear end of the Bondi Pavilion near the beach with people laying flowers at the site.<\/p>\n
He added in a post on X: \u201cI want to be crystal clear that we strongly repudiate antisemitism in all of its forms and there is no tolerance for racism or hatred in NSW or Australia.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd we will wrap our arms around the Jewish community and let them know that every Australian stands with them.\u201d<\/p>\n
The attackers, armed with what police described as \u201clong guns\u201d, opened fire on more than 1,000 people attending a Jewish festival in the Archer Park area of the popular beach at 6.47pm local time on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The attack has been declared a terrorist incident targeting a celebration in Sydney on the first day of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights.<\/p>\n
British-born 41-year-old Eli Schlanger, who grew up in Temple Fortune, north London and was assistant rabbi at Chabad of Bondi, has been named as one of those killed.<\/p>\n
The youngest victim has been named as 10-year-old Matilda, whose full name was not released, with the Harmony Russian School of Sydney writing on social media her \u201cmemory will remain in our hearts\u201d.<\/p>\n
French president Emmanuel Macron said French national Dan Elkayam, who was in his late 20s and a member of the Rockdale Ilinden Football Club, had also been killed.<\/p>\n
The club said Mr Elkayam \u201cwill be missed\u201d.<\/p>\n
Randwick Rugby Club said former police officer, rugby union player and photographer Peter Meagher was also a victim of the attack.<\/p>\n
The club posted a tribute on Facebook of a club jersey along with Mr Meagher\u2019s nickname, Marzo.<\/p>\n
Father-of-two Ahmed al Ahmed, from Sydney, was hailed a hero for tackling one of the gunmen before wrestling his weapon away from him.<\/p>\n
Video shared on social media shows the gunman then backing away.<\/p>\n
Mr al Ahmed\u2019s family said the 43-year-old fruit shop owner remains in hospital with bullet wounds to his arm and hand, but was in \u201cgood spirits\u201d as they hailed him a \u201chero\u201d.<\/p>\n
Police earlier said that two \u201cactive\u201d explosive devices were taken away by a bomb disposal unit and \u201crendered safe\u201d, while properties in the Campsie and Bonnyrigg areas of the city had been searched.<\/p>\n
A third explosive device was found at the Bondi scene on Monday and taken for forensic investigation, police said.<\/p>\n
Mr Lanyon said reports that a black Isis flag was draped over the attacker\u2019s car \u201cwould form part of the investigation\u201d.<\/p>\n
He also said one of the offenders had been known to authorities but there had been no \u201cspecific threat\u201d and police were confident there was not a third person involved in the attack.<\/p>\n
In a post on X on Monday afternoon, Mr Albanese paid tribute to the \u201ccourage\u201d of on and off-duty police officers who attended the incident.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cThe dedication and commitment of police officers was on full display last night, when off-duty officers turned up to Bondi to help.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are the best of Australia. I received a briefing at Bondi Police Station and was able to thank many Officers personally.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you to all our police for your courage and your service.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, is an eight-day festival usually observed in December.<\/p>\n
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