‘They were shot in the front’: premier and top cop defend police response to Bondi terror attack
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Following the Bondi beach terrorist attack that killed 15 people, NSW Premier Chris Minns and Commissioner Mal Lanyon defended the police response during a press conference. They highlighted the bravery of officers who engaged two gunmen armed with long-range rifles using only handguns. Minns stated that police actions saved many lives, with officers killing one gunman and shooting the other. While refusing to disclose specific details about police presence at the nearby Jewish festival or the timing of the return fire due to ongoing investigations, Lanyon affirmed there was an appropriate police response based on the perceived threat level. Two officers were shot during the incident and are currently in critical condition.
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