Heroic Act: How Ahmed al Ahmed Became Australia's Bondi Hero by Disarming Mass Shooter

Dec 16, 2025 04:39 pm CST

Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old tobacco shop owner, has been celebrated worldwide after courageously disarming a gunman during a deadly mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Despite sustaining injuries requiring surgery, Ahmed's quick thinking saved numerous lives during Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades. A GoFundMe campaign for the father-of-two has raised over $1.33 million as floral tributes pour in at his shop.