Ahmed Al Ahmed: ‘Hero With No Cape’ Who Wrestled Gun From Bondi Shooter
The courageous bystander who was filmed wrestling a gun from one of the attackers during the shooting at Bondi Beach has been identified as 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed.
Footage verified by the BBC captured Mr Ahmed running towards the gunman, grabbing the weapon, and turning it on the attacker, forcing him to retreat.
Mr Ahmed, a fruit shop owner and father of two, is currently in hospital where he has undergone surgery for bullet wounds to his arm and hand, as confirmed by his family to 7News Australia.
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The shooting, which occurred on Sunday night during a Hanukkah celebration attended by over 1,000 people, resulted in 15 fatalities and dozens of injuries. Police have since classified it as a terrorist attack aimed at the Jewish community.
Mr Ahmed’s cousin, Mustafa, spoke to 7News Australia late on Sunday, declaring: “He is a hero, 100% he is a hero. He has two shots, one in his arm and one in his hand.”
In a follow-up statement on Monday, Mustafa said: “I hope he will be fine. I saw him last night. He was alright but we’re waiting to see what the doctor says.”
