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Mass Shooting in Sydney: 15 Dead, Gunman Identified

12/22/2025

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Sajid Akram, a 50-year-old from Hyderabad, India, was identified as the gunman in a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia.
The attack left 15 dead and 40 injured.
Akram emigrated to Australia in 1998.
His son Naveed faces multiple charges, including murder.
Australian authorities are investigating the family's trip to the Philippines prior to the attack.

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Story summary

Sajid Akram, a 50-year-old from Hyderabad, India, was identified as the gunman in a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia.
The attack left 15 dead and 40 injured.
Akram emigrated to Australia in 1998.
His son Naveed faces multiple charges, including murder.
Australian authorities are investigating the family's trip to the Philippines prior to the attack.