Heroic Bondi Beach Couple Killed Trying to Disarm Terrorist, Died in Each Other’s Arms [WATCH]

Harrowing new video footage shows an Australian couple making a desperate attempt to stop one of the terrorists responsible for the mass shooting at Bondi Beach before both were shot and killed, dying in each other’s arms just weeks before their 35th wedding anniversary.

Boris Gurman, 69, and his wife, Sofia Gurman, 61, tried to intervene after spotting one of the gunmen emerge from a vehicle carrying a rifle and displaying a homemade ISIS flag shortly before the attack began Sunday, according to reporting by the Sydney Morning Herald.

BREAKING: Boris and Sofia Gurman, 69 and 61, have been identified as the couple who heroically tried to stop the terrorist as he exited his car before the Chanukah massacre in Bondi Beach.

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Dashcam footage captured the moment Boris confronted the attacker, later identified as Sajid Akram, as the gunman stepped onto the street.

The video shows Boris tackling Akram and wrestling the rifle away from him while Sofia ran toward her husband to assist.

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After gaining control of the weapon, Boris was filmed pointing the rifle at Akram in an apparent effort to force him to retreat.

Moments later, Akram obtained another rifle.

WATCH: Video captures the moment courageous bystanders confronted one of the Bondi Beach gunmen before the ISIS-inspired deadly mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration.

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The couple, who lived in the Bondi area and had been married for 34 years, were then shot at close range.

A separate drone video later showed Boris and Sofia lying together at the scene where they were killed, holding onto each other.

Captured accidentally by the police drone during Bondi Beach shooting.
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In a statement, the couple’s family confirmed they had seen the footage documenting the final moments of Boris and Sofia’s lives.

“They were aware of footage showing Boris, with Sofia by his side, courageously attempting to disarm an attacker in an effort to protect others,” the family said.

“While nothing can lessen the pain of losing Boris and Sofia, we feel an overwhelming sense of pride in their bravery and selflessness,” the statement continued.

“This encapsulates who Boris and Sofia were — people who instinctively and selflessly tried to help others.”

Investigators have said Boris and Sofia were the first of 15 people killed during the attack, which authorities described as Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in nearly 30 years.

Sajid Akram and his son, Naveed Akram, carried out the shooting before both were ultimately neutralized by law enforcement.

As the attack unfolded, additional bystanders were also recorded attempting to stop the gunmen, according to officials and witnesses.

Ahmed al Ahmed, identified as a Muslim father of two, charged one of the terrorists from behind during the chaos.

He managed to disarm the attacker and survived despite being shot multiple times.

Another victim, Reuven Morrison, 62, also attempted to intervene. According to accounts provided by his family, Morrison threw a brick at one of the gunmen before he was shot and killed.

“He had jumped the second the shooting started. He managed to throw bricks,” Morrison’s daughter, Sheina Gutnick, said.

“If there is one way for him to go on this Earth, it would be fighting a terrorist.”

Authorities have continued to review video evidence from dashcams, drones, and security cameras as part of the investigation into the attack.

Officials said the footage has been critical in reconstructing the sequence of events and identifying the actions of both the attackers and civilians who tried to stop them.

The attack has prompted renewed discussion in Australia about public safety, terrorism, and the actions of civilians during violent incidents.

Law enforcement officials have acknowledged the bravery displayed by several individuals at the scene while emphasizing that confronting armed attackers carries extreme risk.

Boris and Sofia Gurman are being remembered by family and community members as devoted partners who acted instinctively when confronted with violence.

Their attempt to intervene occurred just weeks before they would have marked 35 years of marriage.

The investigation into the Bondi Beach attack remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and review security protocols in place at the time of the shooting.