Bondi Beach attack: Shooter Australian-born, father migrated from India

A 24-year-old man accused of carrying out a deadly shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has been charged with 59 criminal offences , including 15 counts of murder and one charge of committing a terrorist act , New South Wales Police said.

The accused, Naveed Akram , was formally charged while undergoing treatment in a Sydney hospital, where he has remained under police guard since being shot during the incident on Sunday. His 50-year-old father, Sajid Akram , who police allege was also involved in the attack, was fatally shot by officers at the scene.

The shooting, which unfolded near a crowded public gathering at Bondi Beach, left 15 people dead and several others injured, making it one of the deadliest violent incidents in Australia in nearly three decades. Police moved swiftly to contain the situation after reports of gunfire, preventing further casualties.

Police have identified the deceased father, Sajid Akram, as an Indian national originally from Hyderabad in Telangana . Officials in India confirmed that he migrated to Australia in November 1998 after completing his education and later settled there with his family. He retained Indian citizenship.

The younger accused, Naveed Akram, was born and raised in Australia and holds Australian citizenship. Security agencies said he had previously come to the attention of counter-terrorism authorities several years ago over extremist content, though he was not assessed at the time as posing an immediate threat.

Investigators are examining the pair’s online activity, travel history and possible links to extremist networks, including recent overseas travel, as part of a broader terrorism probe. Police allege that the son carried out the shooting, while the father played a supporting role.

The charges include one count of murder for each victim who died, along with multiple firearms and terrorism-related offences. Authorities said additional charges could be laid as the investigation continues.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the attack as an act of violent extremism and expressed condolences to the families of the victims, pledging continued support and a review of counter-terrorism measures.

A growing memorial near Bondi Beach has drawn mourners from across Sydney, as the city continues to grieve the loss of lives in the tragic attack.

The accused is expected to be produced before a court once he is medically fit.