Two people were taken into custody on Sunday as law enforcement officials responded to Australia’s popular Bondi Beach for a "developing incident," the New South Wales Police Force said."The scenes in Bondi are shocking and distressing," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia said in a statement."Police and emergency responders are on the ground working to save lives.
My thoughts are with every person affected."Police in a social media message urged the public to avoid the area.Anyone who was there was told to seek shelter.Armed police work at the scene after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Dec.
14, 2025.David Gray/AFP via Getty Images"Two people are in police custody at Bondi Beach; however, the police operation is ongoing and we continue to urge people to avoid the area," police said in a subsequent message about 40 minutes later."Please obey ALL police directions.
Do not cross police lines."Police did not immediately detail the nature of the "incident," but photos from the scene appeared to show a heavy police presence and emergency response, including several people being transported by stretchers.Emergency workers transport a person on a stretcher after a reported shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, on Dec.14, 2025.Mark Baker/APAlbanese in his statement said he was in contact with New South Wales officials, including the local premier.Popular ReadsSome House GOP members defy Johnson on ACADec 12, 10:33 AMWashington residents evacuate amid catastrophic floodingDec 12, 10:08 AMTrump admin live updates: Trump pardons former entertainment exec indicted by own DOJDec 4, 6:23 AM"We are working with the NSW Police and will provide further updates as more information is confirmed," he said.
"I urge people in the vicinity to follow information from the NSW Police."This is a developing story.Please check back for updates....