Bondi Beach, Sydney. One of Australia’s most recognisable coastal locations. A public beach on the eastern edge of the city, bordered by residential streets, parks, and a large pedestrian promenade. Routinely crowded, particularly in summer, it regularly hosts public events.

The beach sits beside Archer Park and the Bondi Pavilion, an area commonly used for festivals and community gatherings. The space is open, exposed, and visible from surrounding roads and elevated walkways.

On the evening of 14 December 2025, a public event was underway. Around one thousand people were present. Families, children, elderly couples. The beach remained open. The sun was still up.

At 6:47 p.m., gunfire began.