Police advise people to ‘take shelter’ following reports of active shooter at Bondi beach

2025-12-14 08:24

New South Wales police are responding to an incident at Bondi beach after gunshots were fired in the area.

In a statement shared to X at about 7pm on Sunday, police advised there was a “developing incident” at Bondi and they urged the public to avoid the area.

“Anyone at the scene should take shelter,” NSW police said.

“Police are on scene and more information will be provided when it comes to hand.”

Video seen by Guardian Australia showed two men in black clothes crossing a bridge at Bondi beach and firing. Twelve shots could be heard. People could be heard screaming and one man shouted “fuck”.

The NSW premier, Chris Minns, said “the reports and images coming out of Bondi tonight are deeply distressing”.

“Police and emergency services are responding and the public should follow official advice,” the premier said in a statement.

“We will update the public as soon as more information becomes available.”