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Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed explains why he did not shoot the attacker
Summary
Ahmed Al Ahmed wrestled a firearm from an attacker at Bondi Beach and said he chose not to shoot; he has travelled to New York for further treatment for wounds he sustained.
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Ahmed Al Ahmed, a 43-year-old man from Sydney, has described why he did not fire during the Bondi Beach attack. Police say an attacker and his son opened fire at a Hanukkah event and that officers fatally shot the main alleged attacker. Mr Ahmed wrestled a firearm from the alleged attacker and has said he refused to shoot to stop further killings. He travelled to New York for further specialist treatment after sustaining gunshot wounds.
Key facts:
- Police reported that an attacker and his son opened fire at a Hanukkah gathering; officers fatally shot the main alleged attacker and wounded the son.
- Ahmed Al Ahmed wrestled a firearm from the alleged attacker, sustained gunshot wounds, and declined to fire the weapon.
- He has travelled to New York for further treatment and has been received by local community groups while there.
Summary:
The article presents Mr Ahmed's refusal to shoot as an act aimed at stopping further killings, and he is receiving further treatment in New York. Undetermined at this time.
