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Bondi Beach Hero Recounts Disarming Gunman, Outlines Plans for Donations

In a new interview, he details his injuries, outlines plans for donated funds, calls for unity.

Overview

  • Ahmed al Ahmed describes wrestling a shooter to the ground during the Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach, saying he leapt in to save innocent people.
  • He was shot in the arm and hand and hospitalized, and he is receiving further treatment in New York according to new reporting.
  • Police identified the attackers as Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, said they were influenced by ISIS ideology, and confirmed one was killed at the scene.
  • An online fundraiser surpassed two million dollars, and Ahmed says the money will cover medical care and help people in need.
  • Leaders praised his actions, he was honored at a Sydney cricket match, and the Australian government says it plans to grant visas to his family.