Bondi Beach Attack, Brown University Latest, Reiner Investigation

At least 15 people were shot and killed at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia. The country's prime minister condemned the attack. What we saw yesterday was an act of pure evil, an act of antisemitism. I mean, Martinez, that is Steve Inskeep, and this is a first from NPR News. Authorities say they will release a person of interest detained after the Brown University shooting. This is what these investigations look like. I've been around long enough to know that sometimes you head in one direction and then you have to regroup and go in another. And that's exactly what has happened over the last twenty four hours or so. So where does the release leave the investigation? And police are investigating the reported deaths of actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle. Stay with us. We've got all the news you need to start your day. On a warm Sunday evening in Sydney, Australia, people were celebrating the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah on a beach. That is when two gunmen opened fire. Today, police say they have some information about the suspects accused of killing at least 15 people. They're described as a father and son shown making a sustained assault that lasted until police shot them. Journalist Christina Cuculia is following events from Melbourne. Christina, what's it been like there since, the attack took place? Good morning. It's a difficult time for Australia's Jewish community and the country as a whole. We've seen grief expressed for those killed and hurt and public expressions of support for those affected. New South Wales police released some more information about the father and son who allegedly carried out the attack. The father was 50 years old and was killed by police officers at the scene. His 24 year old son is in hospital recovering from critical injuries. Police say he will likely face criminal charges. Police quickly designated the incident a terror attack, and prime minister Anthony Albanese has come out again to condemn the violence. What we saw yesterday was an act of pure evil, an act of anti Semitism, an act of terrorism on our shores. And that declaration of an act of terrorism means additional powers have now been given to police to investigate. Okay. Now what is known, so far about the victims? Still very little at this stage. It's only been about twenty four hours since the shooting, and information is emerging very slowly. Police say those who were killed are yet to be formally identified. They believe their ages rage between 10 and 87 years. That includes a rabbi and a holocaust survivor. They say dozens more were hospitalized, some of whom are in critical condition. And two police officers who sustained gunshot wounds are also in hospital. The New South Wales government has warned the death toll could still rise. Our stories are also emerging of passers by who helped shelter people fleeing the beach when the attack broke out. Prime minister …