A bystander whose daring intervention was caught on video is being celebrated as a national hero after he disarmed a gunman during a shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach that killed 12 people. The attack targeted a Jewish holiday event on Sunday.
Verified footage shows the civilian in a white shirt running up to an assailant in a dark shirt who was holding a rifle, tackling him from behind and wrenching the weapon away. After the disarmed suspect stumbles back toward a bridge where a second shooter was located, the bystander is seen placing the captured firearm on the ground. Source confirmed the video's authenticity and that the armed men match individuals later surrounded by police in other verified visuals.
In the aftermath, one suspected gunman was killed and another was left critically injured, with police investigating if a third was involved. The video of the civilian's act spread quickly online, drawing widespread praise for his bravery, though his identity remains unknown. Social media users called him a "HERO" who "saved countless lives."
Political leaders united in their admiration. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns called it the "most unbelievable scene," stating the man was a "genuine hero" whose selfless actions undoubtedly saved many lives. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese echoed this, praising Australians who "run towards danger" and declaring that such bravery had saved lives.
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Source: REUTERS