Port Arthur Massacre Overview
The Port Arthur massacre refers to the mass shooting on April 28, 1996, in
Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia. Martin Bryant killed 35 people and wounded
23 others in what remains Australia's deadliest gun violence incident by a
single perpetrator.
Death Toll Details
Exactly 35 individuals died, including tourists, locals, and café staff
targeted in rapid succession at the historic site. The casualties spanned
multiple locations like the Broad Arrow Café, gift shop, and nearby areas.
Bryant was convicted and sentenced to 35 life terms.
Historical Context
This event prompted Australia's National Firearms Agreement, banning semi-
automatic weapons and leading to a buyback of around 650,000 guns. Note that
an unrelated historical Port Arthur massacre occurred in China in 1894 with
disputed higher death tolls.