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The New South Wales premier has rejected criticism of the police response to the attack on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach, saying officers acted with "bravery and integrity". Some witnesses have suggested police were too slow to disarm the two gunmen, who killed 15 people and injured dozens in Australia's most famous beach on Sunday.
Lawyers for Ariel Roman sought $5.3 million from the jury over his February 2020 shooting by Officer Melvina Bogard, arguing that Roman never posed a threat to the officers that justified the use of deadly force.
The deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney comes amid a significant spike in antisemitic rhetoric and attacks in Australia.
The Redlands Police Department’s investigation is still active as of Monday afternoon, according to spokesperson Carl Baker. The incident is being investigated as a potential hate crime. Police said Sunday the weapon used was likely an airsoft gun, as officers found no shell casings around the house.
Australian officials said the shooting at a Jewish holiday celebration had been carried out by a father and son. More than three dozen people were hospitalized, including a surviving gunman.
An investigation is underway in Henderson after a shooting involving Henderson Police near the 1000 block of Center Street.
Police have released body camera footage of a fatal police shooting on Wednesday. They state that, following an internal review, the officer followed the department's policy after the suspect pointed a gun at him.