Hero couple who died trying to stop Bondi terrorist named

New footage has emerged of the Bondi Beach terror attack, showing a Jewish couple grappling with one of the shooters and attempting to disarm him before being fatally shot and killed.

Boris and Sofia Gurman attempted to stop Sajid Akram, the older of the two terrorists, as he emerged from his vehicle carrying firearms. Boris, 69, appeared to have successfully taken one gun away from Akram, with Sofia, 61, helping in the efforts to try and subdue the terrorist. However, Akram was carrying multiple guns and used another of those weapons to kill the couple, who were due to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary next month.

The footage was taken by the dashcam camera of a passing car. The owner of the video footage told Reuters that Mr Gurman “did not run away – instead, he charged straight toward the danger, using all his strength trying to wrestle away the gun and fighting to the death.

“I can see from my camera that the elderly man was ultimately shot and collapsed. That moment broke my heart,” she said.

A statement from Boris and Sofia’s family, which was reported widely by Australian media, said: “In recent days, we have become aware of footage showing Boris, with Sofia by his side, courageously attempting to disarm an attacker in an effort to protect others.

“While nothing can lessen the pain of losing Boris and Sofia, we feel an overwhelming sense of pride in their bravery and selflessness. This encapsulates who Boris and Sofia were – people who instinctively and selflessly tried to help others.”

The family described how “Boris was a retired mechanic, known for his generosity, quiet strength and willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need.

“Sofia worked at Australia Post and was deeply loved by her colleagues and community.

“Bondi locals, together they lived honest, hardworking lives and treated everyone they met with kindness, warmth and respect. Boris and Sofia were devoted to their family and to each other. They were the heart of our family, and their absence has left an immeasurable void.”

The family said they were “deeply grateful for the love, compassion and support that has been shown to our family during this unimaginable time. From here, we kindly ask for privacy as we grieve.”

Widely shared footage on social media showed Ahmed el Ahmed, a 43-year old father of two, successfully wrestling away a gun from one of the terrorists, though sustaining injuries in the process. El Ahmed has since undergone surgery for his wounds.

Another of those killed, Reuven Morrison, was seen attempting to hurl a brick at the terrorists to try and halt them. His daughter told CBS News that “If there was one way for him to go on this earth, it would be fighting a terrorist. There was no other way he would be taken from us.

“He went down fighting, protecting the people he loved most.”