Former UOC-MP priest kills two people in Vyshkovo, Zakarpattia

Shooting in the centre of the settlement

A tragic incident occurred in the settlement of Vyshkovo in Khust district, Zakarpattia region: two men were killed as a result of gunfire. The Zakarpattia Regional Prosecutor's Office reported the incident.

According to law enforcement agencies, a report of the shooting was received at approximately 16:00. At that time, a 45-year-old local resident, who had previously held the position of a clergyman in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, was moving along the central street of the settlement and shooting at passers-by.

Victims and the condition of the injured

Detention and legal qualification

The suspect was detained shortly after the crime was committed. Investigators are currently carrying out urgent procedural actions with him.

A criminal case has been opened under Part 2 of Article 15, Item 1 of Part 2 of Article 115, and Item 1 of Part 2 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. This provides for liability for attempted intentional murder and intentional murder.