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A bystander subdued and disarmed an accused gunman at Bondi Beach in a heroic act that may have saved lives during the Hanukkah mass shooting.
Video footage shows an unidentified man hiding behind a parked car before lunging at the gunman. He struggled with him and took what appeared to be a rifle.
After a brief struggle, the bystander picked up the gun and pointed it at the alleged shooter, who fell backwards to the ground and began to crawl away.
At around 6:40 pm local time on Sunday, a shooting occurred at a Hanukkah party in Bondi Beach, Australia, killing at least 12 people, including an accused gunman. Another 29 are
After hiding behind the car, the man pounced on the gunman and grabbed a weapon
After disarming the gunman, the man raised his hands and placed the gun on the ground. The gunman then slowly walked away and another member of the public threw an object at him.
After a struggle, the bystander picked up a gun and pointed it at the gunman
Multiple gunshots are then heard, and the camera pans to the second alleged shooter, who takes aim on a bridge above the parking lot.
People could be heard shouting “come back, come back” as a second gunman dressed all in black opened fire from the bridge.
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At this point, the first gunman joined his accomplices on the bridge, where he picked up another rifle. The two men took cover behind the bridge wall and opened fire.
Two members of the public, including the man who initially subdued the gunman, tried to hide behind a tree. A bystander who was later seen disarming the gunman had a visible injury to his arm. He walked away holding it before collapsing.
one of the accused shooters
Video shows two men dressed in black firing shots onto the beach from a bridge above a nearby car park
Other members of the public were also filmed hiding behind cars and trees.
Drone footage from above the bridge shows the gunmen together. A man wearing white pants was lying on the ground, presumed dead. His partner continued shooting in multiple directions, then also lay down.
Drone footage shows gunmen on bridge together
Police arrest gunman on bridge
Another video taken on the bridge showed the two gunmen lying face down on the ground, surrounded by red cartridges, guns and backpacks, as police rushed in and stood over one of the suspects.
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A bystander sat on the second shooter’s back before a shirtless man ran over and stomped on his head. He was then pushed away by police.
Video after the incident showed bodies scattered around the park and people gathering together. Some were administering CPR while others crouched over injured victims and bodies.
At least 29 people were injured, including two police officers – Saeed KHAN/AFP via Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised heroic bystanders and police officers who rushed to stop the gunman and save the wounded.
“The evil act that occurred at Bondi Beach today is beyond comprehension and the trauma and loss faced by families tonight is beyond anyone’s worst nightmare,” he said.
“Our thoughts also go to the fact that everyone’s injuries were treated and many of them are now alive, thanks to the courage and swift action of the NSW Police and first responders who rushed to their rescue, and the courage of ordinary Australians who did not hesitate to put themselves in harm’s way to keep their fellow Australians safe.
“We are seeing Australians putting themselves at risk today to help others.”
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