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Sydney’s Bondi Beach sealed, probe launched after shooting leaves 12 dead: What police are saying

At least 11 people are reported to be injured, two of whom are police officers, the NSW Police said.

2 min readDec 14, 2025 05:08 PM IST

Police cordon off an area at Bondi Beach after a reported shooting in Sydney. (AP Photo)

At least 12 people were killed in a shootout at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, New South Wales (NSW) Police said in a press conference. One of the dead includes an alleged shooter who was fatally gunned down by police. Another shooter is critically injured, Reuters reported. At least 11 people are reported to be injured, two of whom are police officers, the NSW Police said.

Police and medical teams are on the scene and investigations have begun.

Full police statement

A police operation is ongoing after a public place shooting by two men at Bondi Beach earlier today.

Ten people have been confirmed dead, including a man believed to be one of the shooters. The second alleged shooter is in a critical condition.

At this time, a further 11 people are reported to be injured, two of which are police officers.

Emergency services were called to Campbell Parade about 6.45pm (Sunday 14 December 2025), responding to reports of shots being fired.

Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command attended assisted by multiple resources across the city.

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A number of suspicious items located in the vicinity are being examined by specialist officers and an exclusion zone is in place. A multi-agency response is continuing.

An extensive crime scene has been established and inquiries are now underway. There have been NO reports of any other incidents in Sydney connected to this incident.

Police are now appealing for anyone with mobile phone vision or dashcam vision relevant to this incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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