Hero who tackled gunman pictured in hospital
The hero who tackled a gunman has been pictured from his hospital bed.
Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, underwent surgery for multiple gunshot wounds overnight.
His cousin Mustafa told 7NEWS that Ahmed was shot five times during the chaotic confrontation during which he wrestled the rifle from the gunman.
Ahmed remains in St George Hospital for treatment, amid an outpouring of public gratitude for the Sydney father’s brave actions.
A man who heroically tackled and disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen has been named.
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 father-of-two was shot twice during the unbelievable act, according to his cousin who spoke to 7News.
“He’s in hospital and we don’t know exactly what’s going on inside,” the man named Mustafa told the outlet.
“We do hope he will be fine. He’s a hero 100 per cent.”
Ahmed was due to undergo surgery tonight. He reportedly did not have any experience with guns but was simply walking past and decided to step in.
The heroic civilian is pictured being helped by onlookers. Picture: Instagram
The man is held up by onlookers and appears to have an injury to his leg. Picture: Instagram
Footage showed the Ahmed, wearing a white shirt, crouching behind a car in the carpark metres away from one of the shooters.
In between shots, the hero bystander rushed through cars and grabbed the gunman in a headlock from behind.
After a wild struggle lasting about five seconds, Ahmed was able to seize the shotgun and the shooter falls backwards.
The man pointed the gun at the shooter, who walked back towards the bridge while looking over his shoulder.
He can be seen in new footage sitting on the ground while bystanders tend to what appears to be an injury on his leg.
In the clip, posted to Instagram, @crazynewsinsydney said that “man was injured but his courage gave others time to escape.”
Ahmed appears to be coherent in the video, speaking to responders as they hold him from behind.
One man can be seen bringing a towel to assist with the suspected bleeding.
A hero bystander rushes towards the gunman. Picture: X
Incredibly, Ahmed then places the shotgun against a tree.
The second shooter is seen in the same video on the raised bridge nearby, ducking up and down as he exchanges fire with police who are seen sheltering behind cars.
He frantically gestures for his disarmed companion to join him back on the bridge.
Ahmed and another man are seen still crouched by the tree by the shotgun. His companion appears to then be shot.
Moments later, an officer approaches from the direction behind the bridge shoots the gunman dead.
He manages to disarm the shooter. Picture: X
The second man was taken into custody suffering injuries.
Separate footage showed NSW Police giving CPR to the gunman who was shot, while the second man received medical attention.
In another video, police can be seen tending to two men on the ground, with a shotgun underneath one of the men and multiple spent shotgun shells on the ground.
A bystander can be heard “f*****g bash him” before a shirtless man approaches and kicks the man on the ground, before police move him away.
The disarmed shooter walks back towards the bridge. Picture: X
Twelve people have been killed — including the shooter — in what is believed to be a targeted attack on a Jewish event at Sydney’s iconic beach on Sunday evening. 29 are in hospital.
A brochure for Chanukah By The Sea urged attendees to gather at Bondi Beach Park near the children’s playground at 5pm.
The beach was also packed on Sunday night for the Bondi Christmas markets.
The second shooter continues to exchange fire with police. Picture: X
NSW Police said in a statement at 9pm, “A police operation is ongoing after a public place shooting by two men at Bondi Beach earlier today.
“Ten people have been confirmed dead, including a man believed to be one of the shooters. The second alleged shooter is in a critical condition.
“At this time, a further 11 people are reported to be injured, two of which are police officers.
“Emergency services were called to Campbell Parade about 6.45pm (Sunday 14 December 2025), responding to reports of shots being fired.
“Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command attended assisted by multiple resources across the city.
“A number of suspicious items located in the vicinity are being examined by specialist officers and an exclusion zone is in place.
“A multi-agency response is continuing.
“An extensive crime scene has been established and inquiries are now underway. There have been NO reports of any other incidents in Sydney connected to this incident.
“Police are now appealing for anyone with mobile phone vision or dashcam vision relevant to this incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
Two gunmen dressed in black opened fire on Sunday evening. Picture: X
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson said paramedics were called at 6.45pm to reports of multiple people shot at Bondi Beach.
“We responded with more than 26 resources, including medical teams by helicopter and roads intensive care paramedics and special operations paramedics.
“Currently (we are) treating multiple patients at the scene (and) we’ve already transported four to St Vincent’s hospital, one to RPA, one to St George.”
In a statement, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the scenes in Bondi are “shocking and distressing”.
“Police and emergency responders are on the ground working to save lives. My thoughts are with every person affected,” he said.
“I just have spoken to the AFP Commissioner and the NSW Premier.
Ten people are dead and 11 injured. Picture: Mark Baker/AP
“We are working with NSW Police and will provide further updates as more information is confirmed.
“I urge people in the vicinity to follow information from the NSW Police.”
A Waverley Council spokesperson said, “We are deeply saddened by events that occurred this evening at Bondi Beach.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with anyone who has been impacted by this horrendous act, which occurred as Chanukah festivities were taking place.
“The police operation is still ongoing, and people are urged to avoid the area.
“Those who are still in the vicinity are asked to obey all police directions.”
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