View image in fullscreen Police enforce a cordon after the incident at Bondi beach.
One of those killed was London-born rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41, his cousin told according Jewish News.
The father-of-five, who was assistant rabbi at Chabad of Bondi, a Jewish cultural centre, grew up in Temple Fortune, north London.
The NSW premier, Chris Minns, said that at about 6.47pm individuals began firing on “a crowded group of families” on Bondi beach at Archer Park.
I can only imagine the pain that they’re feeling right now to see their loved ones killed as they celebrate this ancient holiday.”.
Video seen by the Guardian showed two men in black clothes crossing a bridge at Bondi beach and firing.
Our immediate thoughts are with those killed and injured and their families, and with all those who witnessed this horrendous crime.”. »