Dashcam footage shows how an elderly couple confronted Sydney beach gunman before being killed

In the tragic Bondi Beach terror attack that shook Sydney over the weekend, police have identified the couple seen in a dramatic dashcam footage trying to stop one of the gunmen. The couple, Boris and Sofia Gurman, were among the first victims to be killed as the shooting unfolded at a Hanukkah celebration beside the iconic beach.

The footage, captured from a nearby vehicle’s dashcam, shows 69‑year‑old Boris lunging at an armed attacker and attempting to wrestle the weapon away from him as the assault began. His wife, 61‑year‑old Sofia, joined him in trying to help.

Watch the dashcam video here:

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Dashcam footage shows an elderly Jewish couple, Boris and Sofia Gurman, attacking and disarming the Sydney terrorists before they started shooting.

The effort was unfortunately unsuccessful and the couple became the first victims in the terrorist attack pic.twitter.com/asXwpMniM2

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Friends and family described the Gurmans as humble, kind and devoted, people who lived honest, everyday lives in Bondi. Boris was a retired mechanic, and Sofia worked for Australia Post. The couple had been married for almost 35 years, with anniversaries and birthdays just around the corner when the attack happened, the Guardian reported.

Their daughter later released a family statement saying the loss was “sudden and senseless,” and recalling their deep love for each other and for their community. Despite the heartbreak, she added: “While nothing can lessen the pain of losing Boris and Sofia, we feel an overwhelming sense of pride in their bravery and selflessness.”

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What happened at the Bondi Beach?

The mass shooting at Bondi Beach, now Australia’s deadliest since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, claimed 15 lives and left dozens more injured. The attack took place during a celebration of the first night of Hanukkah and was later declared an act of terrorism.

Alongside the Gurmans, other bystanders displayed remarkable courage. Viral footage showed unarmed civilian Ahmed al‑Ahmed tackling one of the attackers, and another man hurled bricks in an effort to stop the rampage.