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Dashcam video shows couple trying to stop gunman before being killed in Bondi attack

Dashcam video shows couple trying to stop gunman before being killed in Bondi attack

Summary

A video shows Boris and Sofia Gurman trying to stop a gunman in Bondi Beach but getting killed. The attack took place during a Hanukkah event, resulting in at least 15 deaths. Two gunmen, Sajid Akram and his son Naveed Akram, are suspected of carrying out the shooting.

Key Facts

  • Boris Gurman, 69, and Sofia Gurman, 61, tried to stop a gunman by grabbing his weapon.
  • Dashcam footage captured the couple's brave actions before they were killed.
  • The attack happened at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah event.
  • At least 15 people died in the shooting, including a 10-year-old girl and a Holocaust survivor.
  • The police have identified Sajid Akram, 50, and Naveed Akram, 24, as the alleged shooters.
  • The Gurmans were Jewish and lived in Bondi, known for being active in their community.
  • Boris was a retired mechanic; Sofia worked at Australia Post.
  • The couple was married for 34 years and were about to celebrate their 35th anniversary.

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