Chaos ensued at the Bondi Beach in Sydney as two gunmen opened fire earlier today. 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 caught on camera, the video of which is now viral.
The 15-second video shows the unarmed man hiding behind parked cars. He run towards the gunmen from the back, holds him from the neck, and snatches away his rifle. The gunmen falls flat on the ground as the good samaritan points the gun back at him.
BREAKING: Video shows how bystander disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen pic.twitter.com/YN9lM1Tzls
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) December 14, 2025
Bondi Beach Shooting
Ten people have been killed in a mass shooting that took place around two hours ago. The two gunmen fired around 50 shots, according to eye witnesses.
The first update from the New South Wales (NSW) Police came at 2:17 pm (IST) on X, stating they are “responding to a developing incident”. The police urged people to avoid the area and take shelter.
“Police are on scene and more information will be provided when it comes to hand,” NSW Police wrote 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. pic.twitter.com/0oNDxplNzx
— NSW Police Force (@nswpolice) December 14, 2025
Two people are in police custody at Bondi Beach, the police confirmed.
“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 wrote on X.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the scenes in Bondi are “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 said in a statement.
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) December 14, 2025