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Hero Shop Owner Shot After Disarming Bondi Gunman
15 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Shop owner Ahmed El-Ahmed shot twice after disarming an attacker.
- His bravery likely saved many lives during the Bondi massacre.
- An online fundraiser for the hero has raised over $1 million.
A courageous shop owner, Ahmed El-Ahmed, is undergoing a lengthy recovery after sustaining two gunshot wounds during a violent attack on Bondi Beach. The 43-year-old father is being lauded as a hero for tackling and disarming one of the heavily armed perpetrators, an act widely believed to have prevented further casualties.
El-Ahmed's bravery has resonated with the public, leading to an online fundraiser that rapidly accumulated over $1 million in donations by Monday evening. Despite his injuries, including a gunshot to his left shoulder and hand, he is surrounded by supportive family who are both worried and immensely proud of his selfless actions.
