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'Screaming at the terrorist': Reuven Morrison hailed as second hero who confronted gunman

April Glover
April Glover

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The grieving daughter of Bondi Beach shooting victim Reuven Morrison has revealed her father died a hero while trying to stop the attackers as they sprayed innocent people with bullets.

Morrison, 62, was killed after he threw bricks at gunman Sajid Akram on Sunday evening as fellow civilian Ahmed Al Ahmed also confronted the attacker, his heroic act caught on camera.

Morrison's daughter Sheina Gutnick told US broadcaster CBS it was only fitting that her incredible father died while trying to save lives.

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Reuven Morrison was killed in the Bondi attack.

Reuven Morrison, 62, was killed in the Bondi attack. Supplied

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"From my sources and understanding, he had jumped up the second the shooting started. He managed to throw bricks at the terrorist," Gutnick said.

"I believe after Ahmed managed to get the gun off the terrorist, my father had then gone to try and unjam the gun, to try and attempt shooting.

"He was screaming at the terrorist and protecting the community."

Gutnick said that if there had to be one way her father would be taken from this earth, it would be while "fighting a terrorist".

"There was no other way he would have been taken from us," she added.

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Chilling social media footage which circulated in the aftermath of the shooting shows Morrison attempting to stop the gunmen while Ahmed tackled and disarmed him.

He was killed shortly after this video was taken.

Reuven Morrison seen confronting gunmen at Bondi

Morrison seen confronting one of the gunmen. CBS

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Ahmed is recovering in hospital after being "riddled with bullets".

Morrison, who split his time between Sydney and Melbourne, had migrated to Australia from the former Soviet Union in the 1970s.

He was a member of the Jewish community and was celebrating the first day of Hanukkah when he was killed.

Gutnick said her father migrated to Australia believing he would be safe.

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Morrison is among 15 innocent people who were killed on Sunday.

A 10-year-old girl, a Holocaust survivor, a former police officer and a great-grandfather have also been identified as victims of the mass shooting.

If you have been impacted by the terror attack in Bondi there is support available.

To contact Lifeline Australia, call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14.

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For people under 25 years old, you can contact Kids Helpline at 1800 55 1800.

Both of these are available on a 24/7 basis.

If you wish to donate blood, you can find your nearest donor centre here.

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