Who is Ahmad Al Ahmad, the man who stopped Sydney shooting?
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- Ahmad Al Ahmad, a Muslim father of two in Sydney, intervened during the shooting, seized the gunman’s weapon, and helped stop the attack despite having no firearms training.
Australian media and community sources have identified the man who confronted a gunman during the recent shooting in Sydney as Ahmad Al Ahmad, a forty-three-year-old Muslim father of two whose actions helped halt the attack and prevent further bloodshed.
Sources within the Islamic community in Australia said Al Ahmad intervened during the shooting, which appeared to target a Jewish Hanukkah event, after witnessing the attack while passing through the area. Despite having no prior experience with firearms, he rushed toward the gunman and managed to seize the weapon, according to widely shared video footage.
Dr. Jamal Rifi, a prominent figure in the Islamic community, confirmed the man’s identity, saying, “The person who stopped the attacker from continuing the shooting is a Muslim named Ahmad.”
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Local reports revealed that Al Ahmad owns a fruit shop in the Sutherland area of Sydney. He was injured during the confrontation and was shot twice, according to his cousin, Mustafa, who said he was scheduled to undergo surgery later that night.
Australian Prime Minister expressed astonishment at the footage, describing it as “the most extraordinary scene I have witnessed in my life.” He praised Al Ahmad’s courage, saying the man advanced toward an armed attacker and risked his life to save countless others, adding that many people were alive because of his actions.
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