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Heroic Ahmed Al Ahmed Disarms Gunman, Faces Recovery

12/29/2025

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Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed a gunman during the Bondi Beach shooting and expressed sorrow for the victims.
In a CBS News interview, he recounted his actions and said he did not worry except preventing harm.
He was shot five times and is recovering after surgeries.
More than 43,000 donors contributed to a $2.5 million fundraiser.
Family and community members from his hometown in Syria praised his courage.

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Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed a gunman during the Bondi Beach shooting and expressed sorrow for the victims.
In a CBS News interview, he recounted his actions and said he did not worry except preventing harm.
He was shot five times and is recovering after surgeries.
More than 43,000 donors contributed to a $2.5 million fundraiser.
Family and community members from his hometown in Syria praised his courage.