Who's the Bondi Beach hero?
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Ahmed al-Ahmed is widely recognized as the Bondi Beach hero for tackling and disarming a gunman during the mass shooting, saving numerous lives. Despite being shot, his bravery has been praised by officials, his family, and the wider community, with significant fundraising efforts supporting his recovery.
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'Bondi hero' praised for disarming gunman during Sydney mass shooting
- Ahmed al-Ahmed disarmed a gunman during a mass shooting in Bondi. 5s
- He suffered gunshot wounds while intervening. 11s
- Officials praised his actions as having saved countless lives. 14s
- A fundraising page for him raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. 20s
- His bravery was recognized by Australian leaders and President Trump. 59s
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Syrian-born Ahmed al-Ahmed, a fruit vendor, crept up behind a shooter and seized his rifle, suffering gunshot wounds in the process. His actions were credited with saving countless lives and praised by officials and his family.
Ahmed Al-Ahmed, father of two, tackled a gunman from behind during the Bondi shooting, disarming him and likely saving several lives. He was shot by a second gunman and is now recovering after surgery, with his actions widely praised by his family and the community.