Emergency Responders Recount Horror of Sydney Shooting

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Victoria KimDecember 15, 2025 at 04:11 AM

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In Sydney, Australia, on December 14, 2025, emergency responders recounted the horror of a mass shooting that occurred at a Hanukkah festival on Bondi Beach the previous evening. Two gunmen, identified as a 50-year-old man and his 24-year-old son, opened fire on the festival, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens more. A nurse living nearby described the scene as chaotic, with community members rushing to help the injured. A volunteer with a Jewish health organization reported assessing and tagging over 20 victims with urgent medical needs amidst screams and families searching for each other. Ambulances faced difficulty reaching the scene due to abandoned vehicles.

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David Smith 30% Kaitlin Davidson ×240% Australia 50% Sydney ×260% Hanukkah 70% Bondi Beach ×280%

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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90%

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Bondi Beach

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