Hero bystander who disarmed Bondi Beach gunman was shot 2 times, currently in hospital

The man who heroically tackled and disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen has been identified as 43-year-old Ahmed el Ahmed.

Ahmed is reportedly a Sydney local who owns a fruit shop in Sutherland, News.com.au reported.

Earlier, videos had surfaced showing the man tackling and disarming one of the gunmen involved in the deadly shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Dec. 14.

At least 10 people were killed, including one of the shooters, in what is believed to be a targeted attack on a Jewish event held at the iconic beach, according to media reports.

BBC reported that at least 12 others were also injured, including two police officers.

In hospital

Ahmed's cousin, Mustafa, told 7News that he is currently in the hospital after having been shot twice during the heroic act.

“We do hope he will be fine. He’s a hero 100 per cent," he said.

Ahmed is said to be undergoing surgery later at night.

The father-of-two reportedly did not have any experience with guns but decided to step in when he saw what was happening.

Grabbed the shooter from behind

One video showed the man crouching behind a car in a nearby carpark, just metres from the gunman.

He then rushes forward, grabs the shooter from behind in a headlock.

After a fierce struggle, the man manages to seize the shotgun. The gunman subsequently falls backwards.

Ahmed is seen pointing the weapon at the shooter, who then walks away towards a bridge while glancing over his shoulder.

The shotgun is later placed against a tree.

The same footage also shows a second gunman on a raised bridge nearby, ducking in and out of view as he exchanges gunfire with police officers sheltering behind vehicles.

Another officer approaches from the opposite direction and appears to shoot the gunman on the bridge dead.

The disarmed gunman was taken into custody.

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