A horrific shooting at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach this Sunday claimed 16 lives, with 14 fatalities at the scene and two later succumbing to injuries, authorities confirmed Monday. The incident—now one of Australia’s deadliest mass shootings in recent years—sent shockwaves globally as witnesses described scenes of panic and terror.
A Chinese vlogger, who captured the chaos during the evacuation, told CGTN Stringer he initially mistook gunfire for fireworks. "I saw people sprinting, screaming… then I realized it was real," he said, calling it a "life-or-death moment." Police are investigating the motive, with no suspects currently named.
🌏 The tragedy has reignited debates about public safety in tourist hotspots, while Sydney residents held vigils this week. Stay tuned for updates as the story develops.
