Scott Maimon

It was a Sunday afternoon and busy at the beach for this time of year with a large group gathered for Hanukkah celebrations.

One of the gunmen was killed, the other was wounded and is now in custody.

Scores of survivors have been taken to hospitals and local authorities say two police officers are among the wounded.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls the scenes at the beach shocking and distressing.

For NPR News, I'm Scott Maimon in Canberra, Australia.