Who was Peter Meagher, rugby volunteer and former police officer killed in the Bondi terror attack?

Peter Meagher, a long-serving rugby volunteer and photographer, was among those killed during the Bondi Beach terror attack on Sunday night, an incident that left at least 15 people dead after two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah event. In a post, the Support Grassroots Rugby Instagram page confirmed and remembered Meagher as someone who “served our country up holding our safety and laws”. “A former police officer who gave his time and loyalty to the club,” the account posted.

Meagher was on assignment at Bondi Beach when the shooting began, according to news.com.au. Multiple news reports confirmed, citing police, that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, carried out the attack, which sparked chaotic scenes as hundreds of people fled the beach while gunshots rang out. Sajid Akram was shot dead by police at the scene.

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Who was Peter Meagher

Peter Meagher was a rugby volunteer who was killed in the Bondi shooting. The rugby community released a statement mourning Meagher’s death, saying, “The entire Rugby community is mourning the passing of Randwick Rugby stalwart Peter Meagher as part of the Bondi terror attacks.”

Meagher served as Randwick’s first-grade team manager from 2018 and was named WT (Bill) Outterside Club Volunteer of the Year in 2020. He came from what the club described as “Rugby royalty,” with multiple generations of his family involved in Rugby Union.

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He was the grandson of Wallabies legend Wally, who was inducted into the Wallabies Hall of Fame in 2012 and played a key role in shaping the early identity of Randwick Rugby.

"’Marzo’ as he was universally known, was a much loved figure and absolute legend in our club, with decades of voluntary involvement, he was one of the heart and soul figures of Randwick Rugby,” the club said in a statement. As per the condolences message, his wife's name is Virginia, and his brothers are Greg, David, Andrew, and Paul.