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Bondi Beach Hero Breaks Silence, Says He Acted to Stop Further Killings

His first TV account coincides with donations topping A$2.5 million.

Overview

  • Ahmed al Ahmed described leaping from behind parked cars to tackle and disarm Sajid Akram before being shot multiple times.
  • The December 14 attack targeted a Hanukkah celebration, killing 15 people and hospitalizing about 40, according to officials.
  • Police shot dead Sajid Akram at the scene, while his son Naveed was later charged with 59 offenses and remains in custody.
  • Al Ahmed is recovering after several surgeries and received hospital visits from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns.
  • The prime minister has requested a special honours list to formally recognize those who confronted the attackers.