An unarmed civilian disarmed one of the gunmen during an incident at Sydney's Bondi Beach.
Footage aired on Australian television and distributed via social media depicts an unarmed individual approaching a gunman, who was observed firing a long gun. The civilian engaged the gunman, disarming him. The gunman subsequently fell to the ground, and the civilian was then seen pointing the firearm at the alleged shooter before raising a hand.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns commented on the civilian's actions during a press conference.
The individual involved in disarming the gunman has been identified by multiple news outlets as 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed, a fruit shop owner. A relative stated to Australia's 7News that Ahmed al Ahmed sustained two gunshot wounds and is hospitalized.
Authorities have reported that a mass shooting resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday. Additionally, at least 42 individuals were hospitalized. Other video footage filmed by onlookers and posted on social media reportedly showed two gunmen firing long guns from a footbridge leading to the beach.