A new dashcam clip is adding a painful detail to the Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney. The video shows an older couple stepping toward danger instead of running away. Their family says they were trying to protect other people nearby.
Reuters reported that the couple were Boris Gurman, 69, and his wife Sofia Gurman, 61. The footage shows Boris grappling with an armed attacker and briefly taking control of the weapon. Moments later, both Boris and Sofia were shot and killed, according to Reuters and the family statement described in reporting.
The attack happened on Sunday, December 14, 2025, during a Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach. Australian authorities have said 15 people were killed. Police described the incident as terrorism and said the suspects showed signs of Islamic State inspiration, according to Reuters.
The Gurman family said their loved ones were married for more than three decades and were known for kindness and helping others. Boris was a retired mechanic, and Sofia worked at Australia Post, according to the family statement cited in coverage. The family said they feel pride in the couple’s bravery even as they grieve.
One witness who owned the dashcam footage told Reuters that Boris “did not run away” and instead rushed the gunman. Another witness told Australia’s Nine network that the man was a hero and wanted the public to know what he tried to do. Those accounts helped shape how many locals now describe the couple’s final moments.
Australian public officials have also addressed the broader impact on the Jewish community and the country. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke publicly after a national security briefing, calling the incident an attack on Australia’s values and promising a full investigation.
The New South Wales government set up an official information page for updates, victim support, and public guidance as the investigation continues. That page also reflects how the state is framing the event as a major community tragedy, not just a crime scene.
For many, the dashcam video is not just evidence. It is a window into a split second choice that Boris and Sofia made. Their family says they acted on instinct, and that instinct was to help other people.