Inside the moment hero cop gunned down Bondi terrorists - in between taking cover behind a tree

The moment a NSW Police officer with more than a decade of experience shot dead one of the Bondi Beach terrorists has been revealed.

A detective senior constable firing from roughly 40 metres away heroically exposed himself to deliver the fatal shot that killed Bondi Beach terrorist, Sajid Akram, 50

A local Bondi detective heroically exposed himself to danger and delivered the fatal gunshots that killed a terrorist on Sunday afternoon.

From an estimated 40 metres away, dressed in the standard detective’s uniform of a shirt and tie, the officer can be seen in vision creeping up on the alleged father and son terrorists, Naveed Akram, 24, and Sajid Akram, 50.

As he takes cover behind a tree, the cop can be seen pointing his gun at the two cowards - before unleashing shots in their direction.

Police sources marvelled at the detective’s brave efforts, saying that from such a distance, it was a “once in a lifetime shot” that ultimately killed the older Akram.

While he had more than 15 years experience in the NSW Police Force, some of those who were first on scene are understood to have been far more junior and confronted with unspeakable sights.

Two police officers who were among dozens injured in the shooting have been identified as probationary constable Jack Hibbert and constable Scott Dyson. Both remain in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Constable Scott Dyson, who as among the first officers to arrive at Bondi. Picture: Supplied

An incredible photo shows the first police car that arrived on scene which was shot at by the Akrams, with three bullet holes across the windscreen of the vehicle.

A police car was shot by the Bondi Beach Terrorists during the attack on December 15, 2025. Picture: Supplied

An officer from that car is one of the two currently in a serious condition in hospital, with both having undergone surgeries that may not be their last.

A detective senior constable can be seen exposing himself from behind a tree to fire at the terrorists, in a gunfight that killed Sajid Akram, 50.

It can also be revealed that a third officer, a woman, was also grazed by bullets during the attack — but did not realise until she had returned to a local police station that she was injured.

Investigations into the terror attack have been broken up into multiple separate arms by NSW Police and the AFP, with Operation Arques formed to look at the terror attack, including the motives and how it unfolded.

Investigators at Bondi on Monday. Picture: Dylan Coker

A separate investigation will be run by the NSW Police State Crime Command into the critical incident declared in the event of a police shooting.

Officers who were first on the scene and involved in returning fire will now likely be interviewed by colleagues from the Homicide Squad in the coming days.

Operation Shelter, initiated in the wake of the October 7 attack and subsequent protests in Sydney, has been recommenced with increased patrols through the eastern suburbs and at high-profile Jewish landmarks in a bid to protect and reassure the local community.

Now more than two years old, the first iteration of Operation Shelter was run by then Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon, who on Monday morning announced it had been initiated again.

“This morning, we commenced Operation Shelter. It is an operation that we have previously run,” he said.

“We have escalated the number of police that are involved. Operation Shelter is designed to provide comfort to the Jewish community.

Police cordon off Bondi Beach after the shooting on Sunday. Picture: AP

“We will make sure that we are highly visible at places of worship, places that are known to be frequented by the Jewish community, but very much in those suburbs where we know that we have a large Jewish population.”

There was also a massive response from NSW Ambulance, with more than 123 paramedics called to the scene to treat the victims.

NSW Ambulance Commissioner Dominic Morgan said he believed many of the lessons learnt in the wake of the Bondi Junction Westfield rampage stabbing attack in early 2024 “saved lives” on Sunday.

“There were some amazing lessons learned from the Bondi Westfield Shopping Centre,” Commissioner Morgan said.

“Last night, I am told the command structures were seamless.

“The joint agency approach, the ability for paramedics, with the support of police, to work in these hot zones, I’m absolutely convinced, contributed to the saving of lives that otherwise would have been lost.

“Finally, just one message for the first responders at these scenes. You are an inspiration to us all. The way you put yourself in harm’s way, your courage and resilience, we all thank you.”

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Originally published as Inside the moment hero cop gunned down Bondi terrorists - in between taking cover behind a tree