Heroic Bystander Disarms Gunman During Deadly Mass Shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah Event

The 15-second video shows the unarmed man hiding behind parked cars before attacking the gunman.

Chaos ensued at the Bondi Beach in Sydney as two gunmen opened fire earlier today, around 6:30 pm (local time). Amid this, a daring bystander pinned down one of the gunmen, who was hiding behind a tree, and aimed the rifle back at him. The bravery was captured on camera, with the footage now viral.

The brief video depicts an unarmed civilian concealing himself behind parked vehicles. He then courageously rushes toward one of the gunmen from behind, grasps him by the neck, and forcefully removes his rifle. The assailant collapses to the ground as the brave samaritan points the weapon back at him.

BREAKING: Video shows how bystander disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen

In the Bondi Beach Shooting, twelve individuals, including a man believed to be one of the shooters, have been killed in this mass shooting incident. The second alleged perpetrator remains in critical condition, according to NSW Police updates. Eleven people sustained injuries, including two police officers, with authorities indicating that casualty numbers may increase as the operation progresses.

Eyewitnesses report that the two gunmen discharged approximately 50 shots during the incident.

The New South Wales (NSW) Police initially communicated at 2:17 pm (IST) on X, describing a "developing incident" in progress. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area and seek shelter immediately.

"Police are on scene and more information will be provided when it comes to hand," NSW Police stated on social media.

Police are responding to a developing incident at Bondi Beach and are urging the public to avoid the area. Anyone at the scene should take shelter. Police are on scene and more information will be provided when it comes to hand.

NSW Police have confirmed that two individuals are currently in custody at Bondi Beach.

"The police operation is ongoing and we continue to urge people to avoid the area. Please obey all police directions. Do not cross police lines," NSW Police announced on X.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the scenes in Bondi as "shocking and distressing".

"Police and emergency responders are on the ground working to save lives. My thoughts are with every person affected. I have just spoken to the AFP Commissioner and with the NSW Premier. We are working with the NSW Police and will provide further updates as more information is confirmed. I urge people in the vicinity to follow information from the NSW Police," he declared in an official statement.

The shooting occurred during a Hanukkah celebration where hundreds had gathered on the beach for a seaside event marking the beginning of the eight-day Jewish festival. Australian Jewish Association CEO Robert Gregory condemned what he termed a "foreseeable" incident and criticized PM Albanese for allegedly failing to protect the Jewish community.

Statement from Australian Jewish Association CEO Robert Gregory: "What happened tonight is a tragedy but entirely foreseeable. The Albanese government was warned so many times but failed to take adequate actions to protect the Jewish community. Tonight, many Jews are...

"What happened tonight is a tragedy but entirely foreseeable. The Albanese government was warned so many times but failed to take adequate actions to protect the Jewish community. Tonight, many Jews are pondering whether they have a future in Australia. Our thoughts are with our community and all the impacted, some of whom we are close to," Gregory stated.