Sydney Hanukkah massacre victim dies after injuries

Eva Geller, a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor, has died in a Sydney hospital nearly one year after being wounded in a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration. Geller was one of approximately 40 people injured when two gunmen, allegedly inspired by the Islamic State, opened fire on a crowd at Bondi Beach on December 14.

The attack resulted in the deaths of 15 people, aged 10 to 87. One gunman, Sajid Akram, was killed by police at the scene. The surviving gunman, 25-year-old Naveed Akram, has been charged with 15 counts of murder, 43 counts of attempted murder, and one count of committing a terrorist act.

Authorities are awaiting advice from a state coroner to determine if Geller’s death will result in additional charges for the defendant. Naveed Akram is scheduled for a court appearance on February 24.