The Morning Edition Courage and kindness in the face of the Bondi attack
Dec 17, 2025
Jordan Baker, Chief Reporter for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, shares gripping accounts of the Bondi shooting's aftermath. He highlights astonishing heroism, like the elderly couple who bravely confronted the gunmen, paying the ultimate price. Baker recounts how locals, including the courageous Ahmed Al-Ahmed, disarmed the attacker and sheltered victims, showcasing remarkable community solidarity. The surge in blood donations and fundraising efforts illustrates the powerful collective response, uniting individuals across different backgrounds in the face of tragedy.
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Community Response Was Immediate And Vast
- Ordinary bystanders ran toward danger to help with CPR, sheltering strangers, and warning others rather than fleeing.
- The community response included immediate first aid, housing strangers, and a surge of blood donations in the days after.
Couple Who Confronted The Attackers
- Boris and Sophia Gurman saw the gunmen and immediately confronted them despite being unarmed.
- Their tackle of one attacker and attempt to disarm him cost both their lives but likely prevented further killings.
Tobacconist Who Disarmed A Shooter
- Ahmed Al‑Ahmed snuck up behind an armed gunman, wrestled the rifle away, and faced likely death to protect others.
- His action is estimated to have saved more than 30 people and has drawn global praise.