Drunk man opens fire on security guard in Kyiv supermarket

Law enforcement officers established that the suspect, a resident of Kyiv, entered the retail store while intoxicated and initiated an aggressive confrontation with store personnel. During the argument, he drew an air pistol and discharged a shot directly toward a security guard.

Responding officers arrested the suspect on site and seized the air pistol used in the incident as evidence.

Investigators officially served the suspect with a notice of suspicion under the Criminal Code of Ukraine for felony hooliganism committed with an item specifically adapted to inflict bodily injury. Under the applicable criminal code statutes, the suspect faces up to seven years in prison if convicted.

Read also:

・Two Kyiv policemen charged for fleeing mass shooting scene

・Police detain man after shooting during conflict in Kyiv’s Obolonskyi district

We’re bringing the voice of Ukraine to the world. Support us with a one-time donation, or become a Patron!

Read the original article on The New Voice of Ukraine

Section: Nation

Author: Дарина Халперина