Hero couple tried to cease gunman earlier than being killed in Bondi assault

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A pair killed within the Bondi Seaside capturing tried to cease one of many alleged attackers by grabbing his gun, dramatic dashcam footage reveals.

Boris Gurman, 69, and his spouse Sofia, 61, courageously stepped in to try to shield others earlier than being shot themselves, their household mentioned in a press release.

Video of the incident reveals Mr Gurman, who was retired, wrestling with one of many alleged gunmen and taking the weapon off him, earlier than they each fall onto the highway.

Mr Gurman then will get up and seems to hit the suspected attacker with the gun. The attacker is then thought to have gotten one other gun which he used to kill them.

"Whereas nothing can reduce the ache of dropping Boris and Sofia, we really feel an amazing sense of satisfaction of their bravery and selflessness," the household mentioned.

"This encapsulates who Boris and Sofia have been - individuals who instinctively and selflessly tried to assist others."

The Gurman couple, who have been Jewish, have been the primary two individuals killed in Sunday's assault, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

At the least 15 individuals have been confirmed useless within the capturing, which occurred throughout an occasion to mark the primary day of Hanukkah.

Of their assertion, the household mentioned the couple had been married for 34 years.

"We're heartbroken by the sudden and mindless lack of our beloved Boris and Sofia Gurman.

"Boris was a retired mechanic, identified for his generosity, quiet energy and willingness to assist to anybody in want.

"Sofia labored at Australia Submit and was deeply cherished by her colleagues and group.

"Bondi locals, collectively they lived sincere, hardworking lives and handled everybody they met with kindness, heat and respect. Boris and Sofia have been dedicated to their household and to one another. They have been the center of our household, and their absence has left an immeasurable void."

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Witnesses have described Mr Gurman as a "hero".

The lady who owns the dashcam footage advised Reuters that Mr Gurman "didn't run away - as an alternative, he charged straight towards the hazard, utilizing all his energy attempting to wrestle away the gun and combating to the demise".

"I can see from my digicam that the aged man was finally shot and collapsed. That second broke my coronary heart," she mentioned.

One other one who mentioned they witnessed the incident advised 9News: "He was a hero. He tried, he tried. We have to let his household know.

"Everybody must know what he tried, as a result of it was proper at first. And he put himself in that face of hazard. There have been bullets flying already, and he put his self within the face of hazard."