The death toll in a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah by the Sea event in Australia in now up to 16, including a man suspected of being involved in the shooting, while the number of hospitalized is 40.
A second suspect is in critical condition, according to authorities.
There are reports that the suspects had explosives that have now been removed from a car they were driving.
A bystander was filmed wrestling a gun from one of the attackers -- he's been identified as 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed
Ahmed's cousin, Mustafa al-Ahmad, told Australia's News 7 that Ahmed was shot in the shoulder. The injuries came when the second gunman fired on Ahmed after he tackled the first man.
The annual celebration, known as "Chanukah By The Sea," was scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. to celebrate the first day of the Jewish holiday by lighting the first candle on the Menorah. Witnesses say many families were in attendance.
The New South Wales Police Force (NSWP) said officers responded to reports of shots fired.
This is a developing story.