Dashcam footage has emerged depicting a couple, Boris Gurman, 69, and his wife Sofia, 61, confronting an alleged attacker during a recent incident in Bondi. The couple were subsequently killed.
Family members released a statement expressing pride in the Gurmans' actions, describing them as attempts to protect others.
The video footage shows Mr. Gurman engaging with an individual identified as an alleged gunman, taking a weapon from him. Both individuals then fell to the road. Mr. Gurman is then observed rising and appearing to strike the suspected attacker with the weapon. The alleged attacker is then believed to have obtained an alternative firearm, which was subsequently used to kill the couple.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Gurmans were among the first fatalities in the attack. The couple had been married for 34 years and were preparing to celebrate their 35th anniversary in January.
Their family's statement further described Mr. Gurman as a retired mechanic known for his helpfulness, and Mrs. Gurman as an Australia Post employee well-regarded by colleagues and the community. The statement noted their long-standing residence in Bondi and their reputation for treating others with respect.