"Fifteen people were killed when, according to local police, father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram allegedly opened fire on more than 1,000 people attending a Jewish festival in the Archer Park area of the popular beach at 6.47pm local time on Sunday. Sajid Akram, 50, was shot by police and died at the scene, but 24-year-old Naveed, who awoke from a coma on Tuesday, was charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder and committing a terrorist attack, New South Wales (NSW) Police confirmed."
"The other charges are 40 counts of causing wounding/grievous bodily harm to a person with intent to murder, discharging a firearm intending to cause grievous bodily harm, a public display of a prohibited terrorist organisation symbol and placing an explosive in/near a building with the intent to cause harm. Police said early indications pointed to a "terrorist attack inspired by ISIS". Akram, who remains under police guard in hospital, will face a Sydney local court's bail division on Wednesday."
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Fifteen people were killed and dozens wounded when father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram allegedly opened fire on more than 1,000 people at a Jewish festival in Bondi's Archer Park. Sajid Akram, 50, was shot by police and died at the scene; 24-year-old Naveed awoke from a coma and faces 59 offences including 15 counts of murder and a charge of committing a terrorist attack. Police said early indications point to an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack. The state government will introduce emergency gun laws. Funerals for victims, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger, began at Chabad of Bondi, with community members planning Hanukkah candle lighting on the beach. An injured police officer lost an eye and was praised for his courage.
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