Surviving Australia terror suspect slapped with charges in wake of deadly attack

A 24-year-old man has been charged with multiple offenses, including terrorism and murder, following a deadly attack in Australia on Sunday. The suspect allegedly perpetrated the attack with his 50-year-old father, who was shot and killed by police at the scene. The charges include 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to murder, committing a terrorist act, and other offenses related to firearms, explosives, and displaying prohibited terrorist symbols. The attack resulted in 15 fatalities, with victims ranging in age from 10 to 87, and injured others, including two police officers. Authorities have described the incident as a targeted act of antisemitism against the Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah.

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