Naveed Akram, the surviving suspect in Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, has been charged with 59 offenses, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist act, the New South Wales police say.
Akram, 24, was critically injured during the attack, which resulted in the death of his father, Sajid Akram, 50, who died in an exchange of fire with police.
The assault claimed the lives of 15 people and left dozens injured, specifically targeting Australia's Jewish community during an event celebrating Hanukkah, making it the deadliest shooting in the country since 1996.
Among the charges, Akram is also facing 40 counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to murder, as well as a charge of displaying a prohibited terrorist organization symbol.
His initial court appearance took place from a hospital bed, as the case has been adjourned until April 2026. New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon stated they awaited the effects of medication to fully question Akram.
As of Wednesday evening, 17 individuals were still hospitalized, one in critical condition, with four others in serious yet stable situations.
The attack has been designated as a terrorist incident, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese indicating that it appears to have been motivated by Islamic State ideologies.
On Tuesday, it was revealed that the Akram father-son duo traveled to the Philippines prior to the shooting in November.
Among those killed in the attack were two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor, a 10-year-old girl named Matilda, and several other victims who bravely confronted the gunmen during the initial moments of horror.
Funerals for the victims, including that of the young Matilda, are expected to be held in the coming days, as the community grapples with this profound loss.
