Ahmed AI Ahmed who became famous worldwide after bravely disarming a gunman during the Bondi Beach terror attack is now slowly return to normal life.
On December 14, Ahmed confronted the attacker, Sajid Akram was shot five times, sustaining serious injuries to his shoulder and hand.
His bravery gained huge global attention and people around the world donated over $2.5, to support him.
Despite becoming a multi-millionaire from the donations, Ahmed is now planning to reopen his tobacco and gift shop Cigara in Sutherland near Sydney, following reports that suggested he was going to sell it, according to MailUK.
Ahmed, who has been running his shop since 2021 said on Tuesday, February 10, "Doctors sent electric shocks through it again and again. Even at 100 mA, I felt nothing."
He added, "This phase is hard, but it is temporary. Healing takes time, and I am ready to fight for it. I ask everyone reading this to keep me in your prayers."
Over 1,000 people were at Bondi Beach to celebrate Hanukkah, which was mean to be a fun, family-friendly event with music, games and entertainment, when the shooting occurred which claimed at least 15 lives and leave dozens of people injured.
The attack was described as Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in almost three decade.
