KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- Australian authorities, updating the casualty toll of the gunfire attack that happened at the Bondi Beach area of Sydney on Sunday, said 15 people were killed and forty people remain hospitalized, including two police officers in serious but stable condition.
Australian authorities said on Monday that the two gunmen were a father and son. The 50-year-old father was killed at the scene, while his 24-year-old son was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
The authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the identities of the perpetrators. However, local media reported that the father's name was Sajid Akram and the son's name was Naveed Akram.
It was also reported that the father had held a firearms license since 2015 and had six registered weapons.
At a press conference, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese proposed stricter gun laws, including a review of the number of weapons allowed under a license and its validity period, emphasizing that the attack had reignited the public debate on gun control.
It is worth noting that Australia implemented extensive gun law reforms in 1996 following the Port Arthur massacre, in which 35 people were killed and 23 others injured in Tasmania.
The government launched a gun purchase program, imposed stricter restrictions on semi-automatic rifles, and established a national firearms registry. These policies contributed to a reduction in gun violence. (end) aab.res