Newly Surfaced Video Shows Married Couple’s Final, Heroic Stand Against Bondi Beach Gunman

In the chaotic aftermath, multiple bystanders were caught on camera courageously fighting back against the gunmen.

One man, later identified as Ahmed al-Ahmed, a 43-year-old fruit shop owner, was filmed disarming one of the shooters despite being shot twice in the arm.

Now, another striking video has emerged, showing a couple attempting to wrestle a firearm from one of the attackers. The dashcam footage, first shared on Chinese social media platforms, has since been verified by ABC News Australia.

The video shows a man wearing a purple shirt running toward a gunman as he steps out of a vehicle. The man tackles the attacker, and seconds later a woman rushes in to assist as they struggle on the ground. At one point, the footage appears to show the man briefly gaining control of the weapon.

The couple was later identified as Boris Gurman, 69, and Sofia Gurman, 61. Their family confirmed to The Sydney Morning Herald that they were the first two victims killed in the attack.

“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 in a statement.

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

Boris and Sofia had been married for 34 years and were approaching their 35th wedding anniversary in January. They were also preparing to celebrate Sofia’s 62nd birthday on Wednesday, December 17.

The family described Boris, a retired mechanic, as someone “known for his generosity, quiet strength, and willingness to help anyone in need.” Sofia, who worked for Australia Post, was remembered as being “deeply loved by her colleagues and her community.”

Witness speaks out

Their deaths, the family said, have left an “immeasurable void.”

“We are deeply grateful for the love, compassion, and support shown to our family during this unimaginable time. We kindly ask for privacy as we grieve,” the statement added.

According to The Guardian, separate drone footage appeared to show the couple lying together on the pavement. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that they died in each other’s arms. A witness told ABC News that she saw Boris Gurman — still wearing the purple shirt — grappling with the gunman as shots rang out near the beach.

“I just want Australia to know that he was a hero,” the witness said. “He could have run the other way like so many people did, but instead he went straight toward the gunman, knowing shots were being fired.”

The Gurmans were among four civilians who confronted the attackers that night. Another was Reuven Morrison, 61, who was filmed throwing a brick at one of the gunmen — an act his daughter later said allowed a woman and her baby to escape to safety.