News.com.au can confirm the hero has been named as 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed, a Sydney local who owns a fruit shop in Sutherland.

The father-of-two was shot twice during the unbelievable act, according to his cousin who spoke to 7News.

The hero we need.

Too bad we do.

Incredible.

What a legend. Truly heroic, not many would risk what he did, I hope he gets any support he may need after this.