Former classmates and family of Naveed Akram, the alleged Bondi Beach massacre gunman, have expressed deep shock and disbelief following the tragic shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration. Akram, described as a quiet, polite, and studious individual during his high school years, was remembered as someone who kept to himself and showed no signs of violent tendencies. His mother and peers insist he was a 'good boy' and are struggling to reconcile the person they knew with the events that unfolded.

Police allege that Naveed and his father, Sajid, opened fire with legally owned firearms, resulting in at least sixteen deaths and dozens of injuries. Sajid was killed by police, while Naveed remains in hospital under guard. Authorities are continuing their investigation, with the incident officially declared a terrorist act. The community, including former classmates, is reeling as they try to come to terms with the tragedy and search for answers.