Who is the Bondi Beach hero?

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Ahmed al-Ahmed is widely recognized as the Bondi Beach hero for tackling and disarming one of the shooters during the mass shooting, likely saving numerous lives. He suffered gunshot wounds in the process and has received praise from officials, community leaders, and the public, with significant support raised for his recovery.

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What we know about the Bondi Beach hero

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Ahmed al-Ahmed tackled a shooter at Bondi Beach, averting further tragedy
Al-Ahmed is recovering in hospital after sustaining five bullet wounds 1m 11s
He is a former Syrian security officer, now an Australian citizen and shop owner 1m 0s
Public and community leaders have praised al-Ahmed's bravery 1m 23s
A GoFundMe for his recovery has raised significant support 1m 45s

References

CBC News

10 hours ago

What we know about the Bondi Beach hero

Ahmed al-Ahmed tackled one of the Bondi Beach shooters, likely preventing Australia's worst mass shooting in decades from becoming more tragic. He is recovering in hospital and is being hailed as a hero.

'Bondi hero' praised for disarming gunman during Sydney mass shooting

Al Jazeera

24 hours ago

'Bondi hero' praised for disarming gunman during Sydney mass shooting

Video shows Syrian-born Ahmed al-Ahmed creeping up behind the shooter and seizing his rifle. He suffered gunshot wounds during the encounter and is hailed as a hero.