<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-beach-shooting-hero-ahmed-al-ahmed-opens-up-about-moment-he-bravely-confronted-gunman/df14404e-bb11-4c2e-99a8-0bb4543fe297" rel="" target="" title="Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed"><span>Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed</span></a><span> has touched down in New York City after flying to the United States for medical treatment.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The 43-year-old, who was shot multiple times during the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/bondi-shooting" rel="" target="_blank" title="December 14 Bondi massacre"><span>December 14 Bondi massacre</span></a><span>, was flanked by FBI personnel as he arrived in Los Angeles for the first leg of his journey.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Al Ahmed described his visit to the US as a "long journey, but a necessary one" as he seeks specialist treatment for his injuries.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/uk-eta-for-australian-2026-travel-rules-changes-dual-citizen-passport-requirements/6d415761-bdea-4d26-8aa5-35baf5cda026" target="_blank" title="'Doesn't feel fair': Australian-British citizens caught out by new passport rule"><strong><span>'Doesn't feel fair': Australian-British citizens caught out by new passport rule</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He has shared footage and photos of his journey on his newly-created Instagram, which now has over 5000 followers.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"On my way to start my treatment journey in the United States. I kindly ask everyone to keep me in their prayers," he said in a post.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Thank you for your love and support."</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-shooting-hero-ahmed-al-ahmed-arrives-in-usa-for-treatment/cb78e970-f661-47a7-a759-b40b183d33c8" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Ahmed's arrival in the US comes just days after he and other heroes and victims were honoured </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-ashes-test-a-bondi-terror-attack-tribute-ahmed-al-ahmed-australia-england-scg-cricket/8702a25b-dbfa-49ab-8e37-cce8d56e07d9" rel="" target="_blank" title="during the Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) over the weekend."><span>during the Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) over the weekend.</span></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The tobacco shop owner was recognised for his bravery alongside first responders, including intensive care paramedics, NSW police officers, hospital and SES staff, </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/livesavers-hold-silent-vigil-bondi-terror-attack-victims/481a1f46-2a6f-4c34-952b-f580a7781fcf" rel="" target="" title="lifeguards and lifesavers."><span>lifeguards and lifesavers.</span></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/brain-cancer-perth-mum-dad-katie-britton-greg-britton-diagnosed-months-apart/4ce7426c-75e3-4eef-8359-d82665517558" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Aussie mum and dad both diagnosed with brain cancer months apart</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/january-6-capital-riot-washington-dc-five-years-on-pam-hemphill-interview/909c5123-1f11-4139-89da-bfb3b96ac69c" target="_blank" title="Trump offered to get 'MAGA Granny' off the hook. She refused"><strong><span>Trump offered to get 'MAGA Granny' off the hook. She refused</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He was seen with his arm in a sling after suffering five gunshot wounds during the terror attack.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Ahmed has already undergone three rounds of surgery for his injuries.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The father-of-three was among the first heroes identified following the massacre, which killed 15 innocent people during a Chanukah by the Sea celebration at Sydney's famous Bondi Beach.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/northcote-mcdonalds-fast-food-giant-quietly-files-vcat-action-to-appeal-council-decision/dde8a91d-54df-49c1-91e6-4c196fdf9bed" target="_blank" title="Macca's fights back after council blocks new 24-hour joint on trendy street"><strong><span>Macca's fights back after council blocks new 24-hour joint on trendy street</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He was seen wrestling the gun from one of the shooters, getting shot in the process.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"My target was just to take the gun from him and to stop him from killing a human being, life, and not killing innocent people," </span><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bondi-beach-hero-ahmed-al-ahmed/" rel="" target="_blank" title="he told CBS"><span>he told CBS</span></a><span> in an exclusive interview.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Ahmed recognised that his actions saved countless lives, but said, "I feel sorry still for the lost".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In his hospital bed, he was awarded a cheque of $2.5 million after money was raised on </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-shooting-update-online-fundraiser-for-ahmed-al-ahmed-hits-over-two-million/00141be7-153b-4dce-9781-0d20e996c22d" rel="" target="" title="GoFundMe to support his recovery."><span>GoFundMe to support his recovery.</span></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/Z8tJCf"><strong><span>Sign up here</span></strong></a><span> </span><strong><span>to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox.</span></strong></div></div>