The Australian detective who single-handedly confronted the Bondi Beach terrorists and brought an end to the horrific massacre has been identified as Detective Senior Constable Cesar “Cess” Barraza, a seasoned officer with a hatred for crime.

Barraza has been praised as a hero after footage emerged of him taking cover behind a tree and opening fire on the two rifle-wielding suspects from an astonishing distance of approximately 130 feet.

Despite being armed with only a handgun and wearing a standard detective’s uniform of a shirt and tie, Barraza’s shots are believed to have killed 50-year-old Sajid Akram and wounded his 24-year-old son, Naveed Akram, in the chaotic aftermath of Sunday’s tragedy.

Reality TV appearance reveals cop’s unwavering commitment to fighting crime

The veteran officer, who joined the force 16 years ago, previously appeared on the Australian reality TV show “Recruits,” which chronicles the journey of young officers starting their careers. During his appearance, Barraza expressed his deep-seated motivation for becoming a police officer, stating that he “hates crime.”

Firearms experts astounded by detective’s exceptional shooting skills

Barraza’s incredible feat of marksmanship has been widely described by law enforcement as the shot of a lifetime, with sources telling the Daily Telegraph that even the force’s most skilled shooters would have found it challenging to hit a target from such a considerable distance. “The second shot has astounded firearms experts… they actually can’t believe it,” one source revealed.

As the investigation continues, police are meticulously examining ballistics evidence to verify whether Barraza’s bullets were indeed responsible for neutralizing the terrorists. The two suspects, a father and son duo, ruthlessly slaughtered 15 people in an antisemitic mass shooting that targeted Jews celebrating Hanukkah at the iconic beach.

Surviving suspect charged with murder and terrorism offenses

Naveed Akram, the younger of the two suspects, who survived the shootout, has been charged with a staggering 59 offenses, including 15 counts of murder, after regaining consciousness in a Sydney hospital.

The charges also include one count of committing a terrorist act, underlining the severity of the attack.

In a disturbing development, police revealed that the Akrams’ car, which was discovered at the crime scene, contained improvised explosive devices and homemade ISIS flags, suggesting a well-planned and ideologically motivated attack.