Bondi Beach shooting live updates: National Firearms Agreement to be renegotiated following deaths of 15 victims; mourners gather in Bondi

Two days after terrorists set upon Bondi Beach, we continue to learn new information about the multi-agency investigation into the attack, the identities of the victims, and the heroics of the bystanders who risked their lives to help others.

Follow along for our rolling coverage.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Mourners gathered at Bondi Pavilion on Monday night to leave floral tributes at the scene.
• 15 people were killed after Sajid Akram and his son Naveed opened fire at a Hanukkah event on Sunday evening. 26 people remain in hospital, 12 of them in a critical condition.
• Ten-year-old Matilda was the youngest victim of the terror attack. Holocaust survivor Alex Kleytman, businessman Reuven Morrison, retired police officer Peter Meagher, grandfather Tibor Weitzen, and dedicated volunteer Marika Pogany, 82, are among the dead.
• Two police officers sustained gunshot wounds and remain in hospital. One has been identified as Constable Scott Dyson. The other is a probationary constable.
• Naveed Akram, 24, suffered critical injuries and is under police guard in hospital. Sajid Akram, 50, was shot by police and died at the scene.
• Sajid legally owned six firearms and belonged to a recreational gun club. Police are investigating a trip the pair took to the Philippines in November. Naveed previously came to ASIO’s attention in 2019.
• National cabinet has pledged to “eradicate antisemitism, hate, violence and terrorism”, and agreed to take “strong, decisive and focused action” on gun law reform.
• Hero Ahmed al Ahmed, who wrestled the gun from one of the shooters, says he would do it again despite being “riddled with bullets”. He remains recovering from his gunshot wounds.

The Sydney Opera House has been illuminated with candles on a menorah, marking the second day of Chanukah 24 hours after the mass shooting targeting Jewish people at Bondi Beach.

“In the wake of this horrific attack, it is more important than ever that the Jewish community in NSW knows they do not stand alone,” Premier Chris Minns said in a statement on Monday night.

The Sydney Opera House lit up with a menorah for Hanukkah.Credit: Getty Images

“We cannot, and we will not allow Jewish Australians to feel they must hide their faith, their traditions, their religious celebrations or their identity.

“Tonight, those candles are a symbol of resilience and a reminder that even in darkness we choose to stand with one another.”

Two NSW Police Officers were among the injured in yesterday’s terror attack at Bondi Beach.

A photo provided by the family of NSW Police Constable Scott Dyson, who remains in hospital after being injured responding to the Bondi Beach mass shooting.Credit: Dyson family

Constable Scott Dyson has been identified as one of the injured officers, and remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition. The second police officer, who is yet to be identified, also remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

NSW Police have just released a statement on behalf of the two officers families.

“The families of the two injured officers wish to pass on their thoughts to the loved ones of those who were killed and injured in the Bondi shooting tragedy,” the statement read.

“They also want to express their heartfelt gratitude to all first responders who acted with courage, in particular the police officers and paramedics who responded. They also wish to thank their hospital team, and especially those in ICU.

“They thank the community for their support but have asked for privacy as their loved ones focus on recovery and healing.”