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title: "Muslim Man Ahmed Stops Gunman In Bondi Beach Attack"
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updated: "2025-12-16"
description: "Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, wrestled shotgun from attacker during Bondi Beach shooting that killed 12 people, sustaining gunshot wounds while preventing further casualties."
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# Muslim Man Ahmed Stops Gunman In Bondi Beach Attack

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/muslim-man-ahmed-stops-gunman-in-bondi-beach-attack/
Updated: 2025-12-16

**Key Takeaways**

- Attack targeted Jewish Australians, leaving 12 dead and 29 injured
- Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one gunman during Sydney beach attack
- The 43-year-old sustained two gunshot wounds during intervention

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**SYDNEY** — A Muslim fruit shop owner tackled and disarmed a gunman during Saturday's deadly shooting at Bondi Beach, sustaining multiple gunshot wounds while preventing further casualties.

Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, approached an attacker from behind, wrestled away a shotgun, and neutralized the threat during the assault that killed 12 people.

The Sydney local, father of two with no firearms experience, was shot twice during his intervention and underwent emergency surgery Saturday night.

Video footage shows el Ahmed grabbing the weapon from the attacker amid chaotic scenes at the popular beachfront.

https://twitter.com/12431djm/status/2000136187986456675

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the attack targeted Jewish Australians, with 12 fatalities and 29 injuries including two police officers. Authorities reported one suspect killed and another in custody following the violence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBVmi4E6ERo

Al Ahmed's cousin Mustafa told 7News from the hospital that the shopowner acted instinctively to protect others.

![amhed el ahmed](https://theislamicinformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/amhed-el-ahmed.webp)

*Ahmed el Ahmed*

Australia's Muslim community representatives immediately condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with victims' families.

US President Donald Trump called the bystander who stepped in 'very very brave' for saving lives during attack.

https://twitter.com/iihtishamm/status/2000509345533252063

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Naveed Akram is Australian-born; his father arrived 1998 on student visa, shifted to partner visa in 2001, later held multiple resident return visas after overseas trips.

Neighbors of Naveed Akram revealed his background in TV interview, refuting social media claims he is Pakistani.

Neighbors confirmed Akram’s father is from India and mother is Italian.

## Over $3 million raised for Ahmed al Ahmed

$3 million raised for bystander who tackled gunman in Bondi Beach terror attack. Ahmad Al Ahmed hailed global after viral clip showed him risking life to tackle gunman.

![Premier of New South Wales Chris Minnis visited ahmed ahmed in hospital](https://theislamicinformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Premier-of-New-South-Wales-Chris-Minnis-visited-ahmed-ahmed-in-hospital.webp)

*Premier of New South Wales Chris Minnis visited Ahmed al Ahmed in hospital. Photo by X*

Ahmed, who moved from Syria to Australia in 2006, was seen crouching behind parked cars as the suspect fired bullets with his back turned.

Fundraiser for 43-year-old Sydney fruit seller tops $3 million, climbing rapidly by the minute.

Billionaire Bill Ackman, Jewish investor, donated $99,000 to GoFundMe for Sydney hero.

## Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese calls him a "HERO"

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also visited Ahmed al Ahmed in the hospital.

https://twitter.com/AlboMP/status/2000740227783205030

*Last updated: 16 December 2025*