Security Alert: Australia, 15 Killed and 40 Injured in Terrorist Attack in Sydney on December 14, 2025

December 15, 2025

Location: Bondi Beach area, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Event: At least 15 people have been killed and at least 40 injured after a terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia on December 14, 2025 targeted the Jewish community. One shooter has been killed and another is in custody.

Actions to Take:

Continue to follow instructions from law enforcement and avoid the area.
Police are encouraging those impacted to register their movements using the Australian Red Cross “Register, Find, Reunite” service
- https://www.redcross.org.au/emergencies/about-register-find-reunite/
Members of the public can contact the Public Information and Inquiry Centre (PIIC) for information relating to people impacted by the incident. The PIIC will also be the place to register for people who were forced to leave personal possessions behind during the emergency.
- Phone: 1800-227-228 (within Australia)

Assistance:

U.S. Consulate General, North Sydney, Australia
Address: Suite 2, 50 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060
Telephone: (02) 8219-2100
Email: SydneyACS@state.gov

The U.S. Department of State:

Bureau of Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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Security Alert: Australia, 15 Killed and 40 Injured in Terrorist Attack in Sydney on December 14, 2025

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