Bondi beach attack: Eva Geller, 90, dies almost a year after being shot
The 90-year-old had been treated for injuries from the 14 December attack and died after a stroke; NSW police say they are working with the coroner.
At a glance
- Eva Geller, 90, was shot in the Bondi beach terror attack on 14 December and died in hospital almost 12 months later.
- A Jewish community source said she was treated for her injuries through the year and died after a stroke following an infection.
- Fifteen people died in the attack; Naveed Akram faces 78 charges, including 15 counts of murder, and remains before the courts.
Eva Geller, a 90-year-old woman who was shot during the Bondi beach terror attack, has died in hospital almost 12 months after the massacre.
A senior Jewish community source said on Friday that Geller had been in and out of hospital during the year for treatment of injuries she sustained in the attack on 14 December. She had recently returned to hospital after developing an infection, and died after having a stroke.
Her funeral was scheduled for Monday. A family spokesperson requested "privacy during this difficult time".
New South Wales police said on Friday afternoon that they were aware of the death. A spokesperson said officers were "awaiting further advice and are working with the office of the coroner".
Tributes from political leaders
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said he was saddened to hear of Geller's death, saying "her life was changed forever by an act of terror and antisemitism". He added: "We are wrapping our arms around Eva's family, friends and the Jewish community at this very sad time."
The New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, described the news as "heartbreaking" and said: "My thoughts are with Eva's family and the Jewish community as they face another painful loss."
The NSW opposition leader, Kellie Sloane, whose Vaucluse electorate takes in Bondi beach, called the death "a heartbreaking reminder of the ongoing pain that remains for many people from last year's terror attack". She said: "We must continue to support the Jewish community, first responders and all victims."
What happened at Bondi beach
Fifteen people died after Naveed Akram, 24, and his father, 50-year-old Sajid Akram, opened fire at the Hanukkah festival at Bondi beach on 14 December last year. Forty people were injured.
Sajid Akram was shot dead by police at the scene. Naveed Akram has been charged with 78 offences, including 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act that investigators allege may have been "inspired by Isis". He remains before the courts.
Source: The Guardian World.
Questions and answers
- Who was Eva Geller?
- Eva Geller was a 90-year-old woman who was shot during the Bondi beach terror attack on 14 December and died in hospital almost 12 months later, after a stroke following an infection.
- How many people died in the Bondi beach attack?
- Fifteen people died and 40 were injured when Naveed Akram and his father Sajid Akram opened fire at a Hanukkah festival at Bondi beach on 14 December.
- What charges does Naveed Akram face?
- He has been charged with 78 offences, including 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act that investigators allege may have been inspired by Isis. He remains before the courts.
