Bondi Beach Hero Who Wrestled Gun from Terrorist’s Hands Flies to US for Desperate Bid to Save His Shattered Arm
- Ahmed Al Ahmed, 43, travelled to Los Angeles for specialist treatment on his bullet wounds after being hailed a hero for confronting one of the shooters
- The father-of-two was shot in the left arm and hand during the December 14 attack and has been struggling to recover in Australia
- He was met by FBI agents at Los Angeles International Airport and praised their ‘warm welcome’ and ‘outstanding protection’
- Al Ahmed’s bravery during the attack, which killed 15 people, was captured on footage that spread around the world
As the world watched in horror, Ahmed Al Ahmed fearlessly confronted one of the terrorists during the Bondi Beach attack, wrestling a high-powered firearm from the shooter’s grasp. Now, the 43-year-old father-of-two has embarked on a desperate bid to save his shattered arm, flying to the US for specialist treatment.
Al Ahmed’s courageous actions on December 14 earned him widespread acclaim, but the injuries he sustained during the attack have left him struggling to recover. Shot in the left arm and hand, he was discharged from St George Hospital in Sydney two weeks later, but his road to recovery has been long and arduous.
Despite his injuries, Al Ahmed has remained in high spirits, recently attending the first day of the Ashes test in Sydney on Sunday with his arm secured in a sling. However, it was clear that he needed further treatment, and he announced on social media that he had travelled to the US for specialist care.
‘I kindly ask everyone to keep me in their prayers,’ he said in a heartfelt post. ‘Thank you for your love and support.’
Upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport, Al Ahmed was met by agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), who provided him with a warm welcome and outstanding protection. ‘A special thanks to the FBI for their genuine care,’ he said. ‘Your professionalism and support are truly appreciated.’
Footage of Al Ahmed’s bravery during the attack, which killed 15 people and injured 40 others, spread like wildfire around the world. His composure and restraint in the face of danger have been hailed as heroic, and his actions will never be forgotten.
The attack also saw Sajid’s 24-year-old son Naveed allegedly join his father in opening fire on the crowd. He was shot by police and rushed to hospital, where he was placed into an induced coma. Naveed has since been charged with 59 offences, including terrorism charges and 15 counts of murder.