December 14, 2025
Ahmed al Ahmed [x]
Australian media reported that the individual, who intervened in a shooting attack on a beach in Sydney and disarmed one of the suspects, was a man named Ahmed al Ahmed, Anadolu reports.
According to a report published on News.com.au, video footage captured the moment during the attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach when a man approached one of the attackers from behind, grabbed the shotgun from his hands, and neutralized him.
“News.com.au can confirm the hero has been named as 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed, a Sydney local who owns a fruit shop in Sutherland,” the report said.
The 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed, who saved many lives, was reportedly shot in two places during the attack and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Speaking to 7News from the hospital, Ahmed’s cousin, Mustafa, said his cousin would undergo surgery tonight.
Mustafa added that Ahmed al Ahmed, a father of two, had no experience with firearms.
Mustafa said that Ahmed’s condition was good, saying: “We hope he will be okay — he is a hero.”
He added that he had not yet been able to speak with Ahmed and that doctors are expected to allow a visit within a few hours.
As details of Ahmed al Ahmed’s intervention became a major focus of Australian media and public discussion, footage of the incident was widely shared on social media.
The Sydney Morning Herald referred to Ahmed as “a hero who saved many lives.”
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns praised Ahmed, saying: “It’s the most unbelievable scene I’ve ever seen. A man walking up to a gunman who had fired on the community and single-handedly disarming him, putting his own life at risk to save the lives of countless other people.”
“That man is a genuine hero, and I’ve got no doubt that there are many, many people alive tonight as a result of his bravery,” he added.
– Armed attack in Australia
An armed attack took place at Bondi Beach in Sydney, in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW).
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated at a press conference that the attack was directed at Jewish Australians.
The attack left 11 people dead and 29 others injured, including two police officers.
Authorities announced that one suspect was killed, while another injured suspect was taken into custody.
Representatives of Australia’s Muslim community condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with the victims and their families.
'Absolute legend': Observers hail 'hard as nails' man who wrestled gun from mass shooter
Alexander Willis
December 14, 2025
A still from Fox News shows the aftermath of Australia's deadly mass shooting, Dec. 14, 2025. (Screengrab / Fox News)
The mass shooting in Australia Sunday was thwarted, in part, by what appears to be a man wrestling the suspected gunman to the ground and taking his firearm, a video of which has gone viral on social media and garnered praise from thousands
“Absolute legend,” wrote Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, in a social media post Sunday on X.
“Extraordinary heroism from a bystander,” wrote another, Marc Polymeropoulos, a retired CIA senior officer, in a social media post on X Sunday. “An instinctive need to act. Saved numerous lives.”
Sunday’s deadly shooting was perpetrated by two gunmen according to multiple news outlets, and took place on Australia’s Bondi Beach during an event celebrating the start of Hanukkah. The shooting, which many have labeled to be a direct attack on Australia’s Jewish community, killed at least 12 people and injured at least 29.
Video quickly circulated on social media of a man charging and tackling one of the gunmen, and wrestling their firearm out of their hands. The Australian reported that the man had been identified as a 43-year-old fruit-shop owner, and that he was shot twice – in the hand and in the shoulder – and is currently undergoing surgery.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has already given what appears to be a nod to the bystander in praising Australians who had “run towards danger in order to help others.”
A relative of the man told Australia’s Seven News that the man had no experience with firearms, something that left many shocked.“Really expected to hear he had a military background,” wrote X user “festiveSG,” who’s followed by former President Barack Obama
and has amassed more than 6,400 followers. “Bro just hard as f------ nails.”
Alexander Willis
December 14, 2025
RAW STORY
A still from Fox News shows the aftermath of Australia's deadly mass shooting, Dec. 14, 2025. (Screengrab / Fox News)
The mass shooting in Australia Sunday was thwarted, in part, by what appears to be a man wrestling the suspected gunman to the ground and taking his firearm, a video of which has gone viral on social media and garnered praise from thousands
“Absolute legend,” wrote Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, in a social media post Sunday on X.
“Extraordinary heroism from a bystander,” wrote another, Marc Polymeropoulos, a retired CIA senior officer, in a social media post on X Sunday. “An instinctive need to act. Saved numerous lives.”
Sunday’s deadly shooting was perpetrated by two gunmen according to multiple news outlets, and took place on Australia’s Bondi Beach during an event celebrating the start of Hanukkah. The shooting, which many have labeled to be a direct attack on Australia’s Jewish community, killed at least 12 people and injured at least 29.
Video quickly circulated on social media of a man charging and tackling one of the gunmen, and wrestling their firearm out of their hands. The Australian reported that the man had been identified as a 43-year-old fruit-shop owner, and that he was shot twice – in the hand and in the shoulder – and is currently undergoing surgery.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has already given what appears to be a nod to the bystander in praising Australians who had “run towards danger in order to help others.”
A relative of the man told Australia’s Seven News that the man had no experience with firearms, something that left many shocked.“Really expected to hear he had a military background,” wrote X user “festiveSG,” who’s followed by former President Barack Obama
and has amassed more than 6,400 followers. “Bro just hard as f------ nails.”
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