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Bondi Beach Shooting Victims Tried to Stop Gunman, Dashcam Footage Shows
Boris and Sofia Gurman tried to disarm a gunman before the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack left 15 dead and 38 injured, the deadliest mass shooting in Australia since 1996.
- On Tuesday, dramatic dashcam footage emerged showing two bystanders trying to disarm a suspected gunman as shooters opened fire at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, Campbell Parade.
- Evidence shows an ISIS flag on the suspects' car, and authorities identified Sajid Akram, 50, and Naveed Akram, 24, linking the attack to ISIS inspiration.
- From verified dashcam angles, Boris and Sofia Gurman grapple with the attacker, with Boris briefly seizing a weapon, footage first posted on Chinese social platforms.
- Police later shot dead Sajid Akram while his son Naveed remains hospitalised under guard, and bystander Ahmed al‑Ahmed was wounded tackling a shooter and has had more than $1.3 million raised for his recovery.
- Officials say this is the deadliest attack since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, prompting scrutiny of the NSW Premier and Police Commissioner and calls from Australian government and opposition figures for action on antisemitism.
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New video shows elderly Jewish couple confronting Bondi Beach gunman before attack
For Boris and Sofia Gurman, taking shelter like others was never an option. While bystanders sought refuge at a nearby bus stop, an undeterred Boris charged towards the attacker and tackled the shooter to the ground, attempting to snatch his rifle as his wife stood beside him.
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