"Video of the scene shows the alleged gunman standing on a footpath between a grassy area and parking lot holding a shotgun and firing into the distance. The bystander, who is crouching behind a parked car, rushes towards the alleged gunman as he fires. He leaps on to the alleged gunman and wrestles the gun from his hands. The video shows the alleged gunman falling to the ground before the bystander points the gun at him as the alleged gunman backs away."
"Australians have had their lives cruelly stolen and many have been injured Our first thoughts are with those in the terrible early hours of their grief. We are also thinking of everyone being treated for their injuries and many of whom are alive right now because of the courage and quick action of the NSW police and the first responders who rushed to their aid"
A bystander tackled and wrestled a gun from one of two alleged gunmen during a mass shooting at Bondi Beach. Video shows the alleged shooter firing a shotgun before the bystander leapt from behind a parked car, wrestled the weapon away and placed it against a tree with hands raised. At least 12 people were killed, including one of the shooters, and at least 29 were hospitalized. Authorities declared the incident a terrorist attack targeting Jewish Australians at a Hanukah celebration. The prime minister called the attack evil and praised police, first responders and everyday Australians for acts of courage.
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