Ahmed Al Ahmed Hailed as Hero After Disarming Gunman in Sydney Shooting

Sydney: Australians have hailed a 43-year-old fruit seller, Ahmed al Ahmed, as a hero after he bravely intervened during a mass shooting in Sydney, an attack described as one of the deadliest the country has seen in years.

According to local outlet 7News, Ahmed al Ahmed was wounded while confronting the attacker, suffering two gunshot injuries during the incident. Despite being unarmed, he is credited with preventing further loss of life through his quick thinking and decisive action.

Footage widely shared on social media shows the dramatic moment. In the 15-second video, the man can be seen taking cover behind parked cars as gunshots ring out. He then runs toward the gunman from behind, grabs him by the neck, wrestles the rifle away, and forces him to the ground before pointing the weapon back at the attacker.

Witnesses and online commentators said the intervention likely saved many lives, as civilians were fleeing the scene when the shots were fired. By Sunday, tributes poured in from across the country, with many describing Ahmed al Ahmed as a symbol of extraordinary courage and selflessness.

Authorities have not yet released further details about the condition of the injured man or the full circumstances of the attack, but public praise for the bystander’s actions has continued to grow, with Australians applauding what they call an act of “pure bravery” in the face of danger.