Verena Akram, the mother of 24-year-old suspected Bondi gunman Naveed Akram, said she didn’t believe her son could be involved in the attack on Sydney’s Jewish community on Sunday, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.
“He doesn’t have a firearm. He doesn’t even go out. He doesn’t mix around with friends. He doesn’t drink, he doesn’t smoke, he doesn’t go to bad places … he goes to work, he comes home, he goes to exercise and that’s it,” she claimed.
40m out, 9mm Glock.
Moving targets.
Takes down Islamist Sajid Akram, takes cover from Naveed Akrham as he shoots back..Balls of Steel by this Detective.
No body armour.
No long arm rifle.
Suit and Tie.Thank you for your service and saving more lives. pic.twitter.com/bXP0JFU41D
— Mickamious (@MickamiousG) December 15, 2025
h/t Patti Jo
