What we know about Ahmed Al-Ahmed, who was seen as a comforting bondi gardener
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The family of Ahmed Al-Ahmed, the Muslim father of the suspected attackers of Sunday’s mass shooting in Sydney, Australia, hailed their son as a “hero.”
Donations are also pouring in for the 43-year-old fruit shop owner a day after a deadly shooting at a Jewish holiday event, which killed at least 15 people and left 38 people in hospital.
Here’s what we know about Al-Ahmed and how people have responded to his courageous actions following the country’s biggest mass shooting in nearly 30 years.
What’s going on?
Two passengers – a 50-year-old father and his 24-year-old son, according to police – opened fire at a Hannukah party on Sunday.
A FookAge widely circulated on social media, confirmed by CBC News, shows that the man later identified by the Minister as Al-Ahmed he rolled into the back of a parked car.
Al-Ahmed was then charged with shooting from behind and struggled with his gun, before pointing the weapon at the couple, who fell to the ground.
The man whom Al-Ahmed picked up got up but was under fire from the police, and soon fell again. Another shooter exchanged fire with the police a minute before him, he also fell.
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What is his condition?
Al-Ahmed’s family said he was hit in the hand and arm and is currently recovering in hospital from bullet wounds.
Jozay Alkanji, Al-Ahmed’s cousin, said he had already had the first operation and may need more.
Prime Minister Anthony Albonese said Al-Ahmed was shot twice by a second assailant, adding that his courage saved lives.
“What we saw in the last 24 hours was the worst of humanity in the Terrorist Act. But we also saw an example of a very dangerous risk,” said Albanise telling his life at risk.
What does his family say?
Al-Ahmed’s father, Mohamed Fateh al-Ahmed, said his son is an Australian citizen and sells fruit and vegetables.
“My son is a hero. He worked in the police, he has a passion for protecting people,” said Fameh of Mohamed News.
“When he saw people lying on the ground and in blood, his conscience immediately prompted him to attack one of the terrorists and remove his weapon.”
How have the locals responded to his actions?
Outside of St. George Hospital, strangers came to show their support.
Misha and Veronica Pochuev left Al-Ahmed flowers for their seven-year-old daughter, Miroslava.
“My husband is Russian, my father is Jewish, my grandfather is Muslim. This is not only about bondi,” said everyone, “said each person.
A gofundme campaign based on al-ahmed raised more than $1.1 million aus ($1 million CDN) in one day.
Yomna Touni, 43, stayed at the hospital for many hours to donate in the name of the gift to the Islamic message and raise money for Al-Ahmed.
“The goal is to raise as much money as possible for his speedy recovery,” she said.
What have the political leaders said?
Nations have moved to leaders at home and abroad.
Chris Minns, Premier of New South Wales, where Sydney is located, said in a social media post that he visited Ah-Ahmed at St.
“Ahmed is a true hero,” his post said. “Thank you, Ahmed.” The photo showed Minns in his bed, and Ahmed was propped up with pillows with his left arm in a cast.
US President Donald Trump called Al-Ahmed “A very brave man” who saved many lives.
