Sydney shooting hero
Ahmed Al Ahmed: The Heroic Civilian Who Disarmed Gunman During Deadly Sydney Bondi Beach Attack
Dec 15, 2025 11:55 am CST
A 43-year-old fruit vendor named Ahmed Al Ahmed is being celebrated as a hero after courageously disarming one of the gunmen during the deadly terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney's Bondi Beach. Despite sustaining two gunshot wounds, Ahmed's quick intervention likely saved numerous lives in what authorities have declared a terrorist incident targeting the Jewish community, which claimed at least 15 lives and left 29 injured.
Sydney Hero Ahmed al Ahmed Recovering After Disarming Bondi Beach Gunman in Mass Shooting Incident
Dec 15, 2025 11:23 am CST
Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old fruit shop owner, is recovering in hospital after bravely disarming a gunman during the Bondi Beach mass shooting that killed 15 people. Hailed as "a hundred percent hero" by family and praised by world leaders including US President Donald Trump, Ahmed's courageous action potentially saved numerous lives. A GoFundMe campaign for his recovery has already raised over A$200,000, with billionaire Bill Ackman making a significant contribution.