Brave Couple Attempts to Stop Gunman in Bondi Shooting

Dashcam footage reveals the heroic efforts of Boris and Sofia Gurman as they try to confront an armed attacker during a tragic shooting incident in Bondi, which claimed multiple lives.

A couple killed in the Bondi Beach shooting tried to stop one of the alleged attackers by grabbing his gun, dramatic dashcam footage shows.

Boris Gurman, 69, and his wife Sofia, 61, courageously stepped in to try and protect others before being shot themselves, their family said in a statement.

Video of the incident shows Mr. Gurman, who was retired, wrestling with one of the alleged gunmen and taking the weapon off him, before they both fall onto the road. Mr. Gurman then gets up and appears to hit the suspected attacker with the gun. The attacker is then thought to have gotten another gun which he used to kill them.

While nothing can lessen the pain of losing Boris and Sofia, we feel an overwhelming sense of pride in their bravery and selflessness, the family said. This encapsulates who Boris and Sofia were - people who instinctively and selflessly tried to help others. The Gurman couple were the first two people killed in an attack that left at least 15 confirmed dead, occurring during an event to mark the first day of Hanukkah.

Witnesses described Mr. Gurman as a hero. The owner of the dashcam footage praised his courageous actions, stating that he 'charged straight toward danger, using all his strength.' The community has since mourned the loss of this devoted couple, who were planning to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary in January.

The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through Sydney and sparked urgent discussions about public safety amid rising violence.