Australia Beach Attack Leaves 16 Dead
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Authorities in Australia say the death toll has risen to 16 following a shooting at Bondi Beach that targeted a Jewish gathering during Hanukkah. Among those killed was a 10-year-old child, intensifying shock and grief across the country.
Police say the attack unfolded at the popular Sydney-area beach, where large crowds had gathered. Investigators recovered several suspicious items at the scene, including what they described as explosive devices, raising concerns about the scope and planning behind the assault.
Officials confirmed the shooting is the deadliest act of gun violence in Australia in more than three decades. The incident has renewed calls for tighter security and scrutiny of extremist threats, as authorities continue to investigate the motive and any possible accomplices.
Police say the attack unfolded at the popular Sydney-area beach, where large crowds had gathered. Investigators recovered several suspicious items at the scene, including what they described as explosive devices, raising concerns about the scope and planning behind the assault.
Officials confirmed the shooting is the deadliest act of gun violence in Australia in more than three decades. The incident has renewed calls for tighter security and scrutiny of extremist threats, as authorities continue to investigate the motive and any possible accomplices.
