NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed in a media conference this morning that the two gunmen responsible for the Bondi mass shooting last night were father and son, with the father a licensed firearm holder.

Mr Lanyon also said police are not looking for other offenders.

“We are satisfied there were two offenders involved in yesterday’s incident,” he said.

“One is deceased, and the second is in critical but stable condition, and in hospital at the moment.

“The offenders are a 50-year-old male and a 24-year-old male who are father and son,” Mr Lanyon said.

The 50-year-old is deceased and the 24-year-old is currently in hospital.

“As a part of the investigation we conducted two search warrants last night – one at Bonnyrigg and a second at Campsie,” he said.

“The 50-year-old male is a licensed firearm holder. He has six firearms licensed to him.

“We are satisfied we have six firearms from the scene yesterday but also as a result of the search warrant at the Campsie address.

“Ballistics and forensic investigations will determine this morning those six firearms are the six licensed to that man, but also that they were used in the offence yesterday at Bondi,” Mr Lanyon said.

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting that resulted in 16 people dying and more than 40 people being injured in Sydney’s east late yesterday.

At about 6.40pm, emergency services were called to Bondi Beach, following reports of a public place shooting.

Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command, surrounding commands and specialist police immediately responded and located two men using long arms to fire into crowds of people.

Multiple officers exchanged fire with the two men with two officers – a constable and probationary constable – suffering gunshot wounds.

During the incident one shooter – a 50-year-old man – was shot by police and died at the scene.

The other shooter – a 24-year-old man – suffered critical injuries and was taken to hospital under police guard.

As a result of the incident 14 people died at the scene and 42 people – including four children – were taken to hospitals across Sydney.

Police have since been told two other people – a 10-year-old girl and a 40-year-old man – have since died in hospital.

Those who died are yet to be formally identified. However, police believe their ages range between 10 and 87 years of age.

Five people remain in critical conditions with the others remaining in serious and stable conditions.

Both officers remain in serious but stable conditions.

A significant crime scene has been established closing Bondi Beach and surrounding roads, and detectives from the Joint Counter Terrorism Team have commenced an investigation into the incident.

Investigations are continuing.

Meanwhile, Queensland Police Service extended its deepest sympathies and unwavering support to the victims, their families, and the entire Bondi community in the wake of the tragic events that have unfolded.

“The incident being declared as an act of terrorism underscores the gravity of the situation, and our thoughts are with all those affected,” QPS said in a statement.

“We commend the swift and courageous response of the emergency services and law enforcement agencies in New South Wales, who are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the community.

“The QPS is closely monitoring the situation. We are working in collaboration with our federal and state counterparts to ensure the safety of all Queenslanders and to provide any necessary support to the ongoing investigation.

“We have reached out to leaders of Queensland’s Jewish community to offer our support during this challenging time.

“We understand this incident may cause heightened concern and distress, and we encourage anyone who feels impacted to seek assistance and support.

“We continue to provide an increased police presence around places of worship and significance to the Jewish community. Additional police patrols are to provide reassurance to the community so they are safe and can feel safe.

“The safety and security of our communities remain our highest priority.”

Police are also appealing for anyone with mobile phone vision or dashcam vision relevant to this incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or CrimeStoppers.

Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.