Bondi Beach hero revealed as Muslim fruit seller Ahmed al Ahmed shot twice after disarming shooter

The hero who was shot while trying to stop a gunman at Bondi Beach has been identified as Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old father of two. With no experience handling firearms, he rushed toward danger, disarmed one attacker, and was shot twice by another before forcing the gunman to retreat. Now recovering in hospital, Ahmed has been widely praised by family and officials, with NSW Premier Chris Minns calling his actions “unbelievable bravery” that saved countless lives during the deadly attack.