Among the harsh images of terrorist attack on a Sydney beach that has caused at least 12 dead and 29 injuredthe video stands out in which a pedestrian is seen pounce on one of the terrorists who was shooting with a rifle and manages to snatch it away. In the recording that has been released, the passer-by throws himself on the shooter’s neck to prevent him from continuing to shoot against those attending the Jewish festival that was being held on Bondi beach and, after struggling with the assailant, disarmed him. Next, He points the gun at the terrorist, without opening fire. Afterwards, he leaves the rifle resting on a palm tree and raises his hands, while the attacker retreats to the bridge where the other attacker was taking cover.
Australian media They have described the citizen as a “hero” who has shown the courage to throw himself at the attacker. According to the first information, the protagonist of the brave action is called Ahmed al Ahmed, 43 years old, owns a fruit shop in Sutherlanda town south of the Sydney region, as revealed by the local portal News.com.au.
The pedestrian, who is father of two childrenwas injured in the attack. According to his cousin on the local channel 7News, Al Ahmed was hit by two gunshots while confronting the shooter. The pedestrian has been hospitalized to undergo surgery for the injuries he suffered, the family member explained. He added that Al Ahmed has no experience in handling weapons and that he simply decided to intervene upon witnessing the criminal action.
After his daring intervention, several people have helped the pedestrianwho was bleeding from his wounds. “We hope he recovers. He is 100% a hero,” said his cousin.
