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.