Boris Gurman
Boris Gurman was a retired mechanic known for his unwavering bravery and dedication to his family. Tragically, he was killed while attempting to disarm an attacker during a terror incident at Bondi Beach, alongside his wife, Sofia. Their courageous actions were recognized as selfless efforts to protect others, highlighting the kind of person Boris was—someone who instinctively sought to help those in need.
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Boris Gurman was recognized as a hero for his bravery during the attack at Bondi Beach.
Families of deceased share how they lived
Australia· 2026-02-13
Boris Gurman is posthumously acknowledged for his bravery in attempting to stop the two alleged gunmen.
Fate of Bondi footbridge up for debateAustralia· 2026-01-13
Boris Gurman was seen on video confronting a gunman before the shooting began at Bondi Beach.
Australian PM Albanese announces bravery award for Hanukkah attack heroes
United States· 2025-12-26
Boris Gurman showed remarkable courage in confronting the Bondi beach gunmen.
The Guardian view on the festive season: a suffering world needs messages of peace, hope and goodwill | Editorial
United Kingdom· 2025-12-26
Boris Gurman attempted to stop the Bondi shooters and died in the process.
One Mitzvah for Bondi campaign fights hate with love … one small act of kindness at a time | Bondi beach terror attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
Boris was one of the bleeding couple that Luca chose to help.
Aspiring paramedic Luca was first on scene after attacksAustralia· 2025-12-22
Boris Gurman was also a victim who attempted to intervene against the shooter.
Los autores de la matanza de Sídney lanzaron bombas en tuberías y en una pelota de tenis antes de disparar | Internacional
Spain· 2025-12-22
Boris Gurman valiantly tried to protect others before being killed by one of the attackers.
Entre ángeles y demonios | El Universal
Mexico· 2025-12-21Boris Gurman was shot and killed while trying to stop the gunmen at Bondi Beach.
Australia announces gun buyback after Bondi tragedy
Taiwan· 2025-12-20
Boris Gurman can be seen grappling with an attacker while his wife runs toward them.
The psychology of heroism: Why some people ran toward danger at Bondi BeachUnited States· 2025-12-20
Boris Gurman, along with his wife, attempted to disarm one of the gunmen during the attack.
At the dark end of a brutal year, I’m grateful to these heroes for showing us the light | Jonathan FreedlandUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-20
Boris Gurman risked or lost his life standing up to the Bondi gunmen.
What’s the nicest thing a stranger has done for you? This year more than 50 people gave me their answer | Australian lifestyleUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-20
Boris Gurman was remembered as a mischievous youth who matured into a responsible, caring man.
Funerals of hero couple Boris and Sofia Gurman, Edith Brutman and Boris TetleroydAustralia· 2025-12-19
Boris Gurman was murdered while trying to stop the attackers at Bondi Beach.
It is not enough for us to just celebrate Ahmed al Ahmed. We have to confront what he fought on Bondi Beach
Canada· 2025-12-19
Boris Gurman was one of the first victims of the assault.
The acts of bravery as horror unfoldedUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-18
Boris Gurman was killed while attempting to stop one of the gunmen during the attack.
Australia Bondi shooting: First funerals held for victims as Naveed Akram charged with murder and terror offensesUnited States· 2025-12-17
Boris Gurman was one of the first two victims killed in the attack at Bondi Beach.
سڈنی فائرنگ، حملہ آور کو پکڑنے کی ایک اور ویڈیو سامنے آگئی
Pakistan· 2025-12-17
Boris Gurman was a retired mechanic who bravely tried to protect others during a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach.
¿Quiénes eran Sofía y Boris Gurman? La pareja que murió al detener a los terroristas de Australia
Guatemala· 2025-12-17Married couple Boris and Sofia Gurman were killed during the Bondi shooting after they gave their lives in an attempt to stop Naveed Akram.
Naveed Akram, 24, charged over mass shooting at Bondi Beach
New Zealand· 2025-12-17
Boris Gurman is referred to as a hero who offered his life to tackle the gunmen.
At the Bondi vigil, Pauline and Barnaby turned tragedy into opportunism. It is inexcusable | Julianne SchultzUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-17
Boris Gurman, 69, was shot while trying to disarm one of the alleged gunmen.
Bondi beach terror attack: Sajid Akram’s family in India unaware of alleged ‘radical mindset’, local officials say | Bondi beach terror attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-16
Boris Gurman was one of the victims killed during the ISIS-inspired mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
Bystanders confront ISIS-inspired gunman at Bondi Beach terror attackUnited States· 2025-12-16Boris Gurman attempted to disarm the attacker and prevent the massacre.
Žena telom zaštitila nepoznatu devojčicu (3) od kiše metaka u Sidneju
Serbia· 2025-12-16
Boris Gurman was a retired mechanic who was killed while trying to stop a gunman during the Bondi beach terror attack.
Footage shows older couple confronting and tackling Bondi gunman before they were killed – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-16
Boris Gurman bravely intervened to protect others during the Bondi Beach shooting before he was shot.
Index - Külföld - Kamera rögzítette, ahogy hősi halált hal egy idős házaspár a Bondi Beach-i terrortámadásban
Hungary· 2025-12-16
Boris Gurman attempted to stop a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach before it began.
Fire personer forsøkte å stanse terroristene. Tre av dem ble drept.
Norway· 2025-12-16
Boris Gurman attempted to stop a terrorist during an attack at a Chanukah celebration.
Här försöker äldre paret övermanna en av terroristerna
Sweden· 2025-12-16Boris Gurman was a retired mechanic who died while trying to stop one of the attackers during the Sydney attack.
Los otros héroes que murieron en el atentado de Sídney: Boris y Sofia Gurman, la pareja de judíos que trató de detener a uno de los asaltantes | InternacionalSpain· 2025-12-16
Boris Gurman was killed while trying to stop a gunman during the Bondi beach terror attack.
Couple in dashcam footage who were killed trying to fight off Bondi shooter identified as Boris and Sofia Gurman | Bondi beach terror attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-16Boris Gurman courageously stepped in to try and protect others before being shot himself.
Hero couple tried to stop gunman before being killed in Bondi attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-16