Couple in dashcam footage who were killed trying to fight off Bondi shooter identified as Boris and Sofia Gurman

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Donna Lu, Benita Kolovos and Caitlin CassidyDecember 16, 2025 at 09:26 AM
Couple in dashcam footage who were killed trying to fight off Bondi shooter identified as Boris and Sofia Gurman

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Boris and Sofia Gurman, a couple from Bondi, have been identified as the victims who died trying to stop the Bondi beach shooter, Sajid Akram, on Sunday. Dashcam footage shows Boris tackling Akram after he emerged from his car, which had an Islamic State flag, and attempting to disarm him. Sofia was also involved in the confrontation. The Gurmans' family released a statement describing them as loving, generous, and devoted to each other, highlighting their bravery in attempting to protect others. Boris was a retired mechanic, and Sofia worked at Australia Post. The family expressed their heartbreak and requested privacy while grieving their loss.

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