Several people were feared dead after gunfire erupted at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah gathering

The incident occurred shortly after 6.40 pm, coinciding with the first night of Hanukkah

Several people are feared dead following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, where dozens of rounds were fired into a large crowd on Sunday evening, triggering panic and a police warning for the public to take shelter, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.

As reported by The Sydney Morning Herald, the incident occurred shortly after 6.40 pm, coinciding with the first night of Hanukkah.

Residents in the area described police vehicles rushing towards Bondi as large numbers of people fled the beach amid scenes of chaos.Police later confirmed that two people were taken into custody at Bondi Beach, the report said, while at least one of the suspected gunmen is believed to have been killed during the in