A couple killed in the Bondi Beach shooting tried to stop one of the alleged attackers by grabbing his gun, dramatic dashcam footage shows.
Boris Gurman, 69, and his wife Sofia, 61, courageously stepped in to try and protect others before being shot themselves, their family said in a statement.
Video of the incident shows Mr. Gurman, who was retired, wrestling with one of the alleged gunmen and taking the weapon off him, before they both fall onto the road. Mr. Gurman then gets up and appears to hit the suspected attacker with the gun. The attacker is then thought to have gotten another gun which he used to kill them.
While nothing can lessen the pain of losing Boris and Sofia, we feel an overwhelming sense of pride in their bravery and selflessness, the family said. This encapsulates who Boris and Sofia were - people who instinctively and selflessly tried to help others.
The Gurman couple, who were Jewish, were the first two people killed in Sunday's attack, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. We are heartbroken by the sudden and senseless loss of our beloved Boris and Sofia Gurman.
They were married for 34 years. 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. Their absence has left an immeasurable void.
Witnesses have described Mr. Gurman as a hero. According to the owner of the dashcam footage, he charged straight toward the danger, using all his strength trying to wrestle away the gun. Another witness remarked, He was a hero. He tried, he tried. Everyone needs to know what he tried, because it was right in the beginning.
The attack is believed to have been carried out by two gunmen, leading to at least 15 fatalities during the incident, which occurred while people gathered to celebrate Hanukkah.
Boris Gurman, 69, and his wife Sofia, 61, courageously stepped in to try and protect others before being shot themselves, their family said in a statement.
Video of the incident shows Mr. Gurman, who was retired, wrestling with one of the alleged gunmen and taking the weapon off him, before they both fall onto the road. Mr. Gurman then gets up and appears to hit the suspected attacker with the gun. The attacker is then thought to have gotten another gun which he used to kill them.
While nothing can lessen the pain of losing Boris and Sofia, we feel an overwhelming sense of pride in their bravery and selflessness, the family said. This encapsulates who Boris and Sofia were - people who instinctively and selflessly tried to help others.
The Gurman couple, who were Jewish, were the first two people killed in Sunday's attack, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. We are heartbroken by the sudden and senseless loss of our beloved Boris and Sofia Gurman.
They were married for 34 years. 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. Their absence has left an immeasurable void.
Witnesses have described Mr. Gurman as a hero. According to the owner of the dashcam footage, he charged straight toward the danger, using all his strength trying to wrestle away the gun. Another witness remarked, He was a hero. He tried, he tried. Everyone needs to know what he tried, because it was right in the beginning.
The attack is believed to have been carried out by two gunmen, leading to at least 15 fatalities during the incident, which occurred while people gathered to celebrate Hanukkah.
