A mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday night claimed the lives of at least 15 innocent people and injured dozens more, including a ten-year-old girl. The attack occurred during the Jewish Chanukah by the Sea event.

The terrorists identified as Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, are said to have pledged allegiance to Islamic State. They were both disarmed by civilian heroes and survived being shot—one by a terrorist and one by police.

Ahmed el Ahmed, a Syrian refugee who arrived in Sydney over a decade ago, wrestled a gun from one of the attackers and is recovering in hospital. A GoFundMe page set up for his support has reached more than $1 million.

Another man, identified as a Middle Eastern refugee with an Australian wife and children but living on a temporary visa, ran toward the gunfire to disarm a terrorist but was mistakenly shot by law enforcement. He was later attacked by members of the crowd who believed him to be one of the shooters.

Alison Battisson, the immigration lawyer representing the hero, stated that her client has no guaranteed path to permanent residency in Australia despite his heroic actions. “He’s got an Australian partner and Australian children but he has no right to stay in Australia long term to be with them,” Battisson said. She added that it is open to public opinion whether someone who put himself at significant risk to help the Australian community has earned a right to stay.