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<\/p>\nAt least 12 people have been killed and nearly 30 others wounded in a terrifying shooting rampage at Sydney\u2019s Bondi Beach on Sunday night \u2013 an attack authorities are now calling a terrorist incident.<\/p>\n
Gunfire erupted around 6:45pm on Campbell Parade, sending crowds fleeing in panic as shots rang out during a popular Jewish celebration by the ocean, per the Guardian.<\/p>\n
Emergency crews rushed to the scene, where two shooters were quickly identified. One gunman was killed at the scene. The second was taken into custody and remains in critical condition.<\/p>\n
The tragic scene
\nThe scene, already chaotic, took a darker turn when authorities discovered a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) near the area. The bomb squad has been deployed and is currently handling the device.<\/p>\n
As of Sunday night, police warned the number of casualties could change, and urged the public to stay away from the area, per BBC News.<\/p>\n
In a post on social media, police described the event as a \u201cdeveloping incident\u201d and told residents and bystanders to remain hidden.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnyone at the scene should take shelter. Police are on scene and more information will be provided when it comes to hand,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are still asking people in the area to take shelter until we can determine what is happening.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Heroic man disarms shooter
\nA video is circulating online that appears to show a bystander disarming one of the shooters in an act of heroism.<\/p>\n
As the shooter fires into a crowd, a man wearing a white shirt can be seen grabbing him from behind and taking the weapon from his grasp.<\/p>\n
He then points the weapon at the shooter, who flees the scene in the direction of a second shooter who was still firing at innocent people celebrating on the beach.<\/p>\n
Watch the clip below:<\/p>\n