Neighbours in southwest Sydney are reeling after learning that their neighbours, a father and son, were behind a deadly attack at Bondi Beach that left 15 people dead. Sajid Akram, a licensed gun owner, was killed in a shootout with police, while his son Naveed remains in hospital under guard. Authorities revealed that Naveed had previously been investigated by the national security agency in 2019, but was not considered a threat at the time. The attack has deeply unsettled the local community, especially those who fled violence overseas, as they grapple with the reality of terrorism close to home.

Forensic teams have been searching the family's home, and neighbours have expressed shock and distress, with some recalling their own experiences fleeing terror in other countries. Investigators are preparing to lay charges against Naveed as the community mourns and seeks answers.