Overview
- Two gunmen opened fire on the “Chanukah by the Sea” celebration around 6:40 p.m. local time, triggering mass evacuations and a large multi‑agency response.
- Authorities report at least 29 wounded, including two police officers, and say the confirmed death toll is still being finalized after initial counts ranging from 10 to 12.
- One attacker was shot dead by police and the second was arrested in critical condition as counter‑terrorism teams lead the investigation.
- Specialist officers found suspicious items near the scene, including an improvised explosive device in a suspect’s vehicle, and an exclusion zone remains in place.
- Eyewitness video shows a bystander tackling and disarming a gunman, while Australian and international leaders condemned the attack and urged the public to follow police directions.