Circumstances of the incident at the district office
On the evening of 19 October, at approximately 19:00, an armed attack occurred at the premises of the Pechersk Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support (TCC and SS) in Kyiv. Law enforcement officers were called to the scene, as a 41-year-old local resident had been brought to the facility for violating mobilisation legislation. Six people were injured as a result of the incident.
Actions of the suspect and the condition of the victims
According to the investigation, the 41-year-old Kyiv resident, while inside the building, took out a pistol he had concealed under his clothing. The man fired at least seven aimed shots at the police officers and military personnel present.
Three National Police officers and three military personnel of the TCC and SS sustained gunshot wounds. All victims were immediately hospitalised. As of the time the police released the information, two of them are in a serious condition, while the others are receiving necessary treatment.
Detention and seizure of weapons
Law enforcement officers detained the attacker in accordance with Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. During the detention, a pistol was seized, which, according to the investigation, was stored without proper permission. During a subsequent search of the suspect's apartment, police also discovered and seized additional units of weapons and ammunition, although the specific quantity and list of physical evidence were not disclosed in the statement.
Criminal proceedings and possible punishment
On 20 October, investigators from the Kyiv police, under the procedural supervision of the Kyiv Specialised Prosecutor's Office in the Sphere of Defence of the Central Region, notified the man of the suspicion. He is charged with three crimes:
- Part 2 of Article 15, points 1 and 8 of Part 2 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — completed attempt to intentionally murder two or more persons, committed in connection with the performance of their official duties;
- Article 348 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — encroachment on the life of law enforcement officers in connection with the performance of their official duties;
- Part 1 of Article 263 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — illegal handling of weapons, ammunition, or explosive substances.
As noted by the police, the sanctions for some of these articles provide for punishment in the form of life imprisonment. The final decision on the type of punishment will be made by the court.
Additional measures
Law enforcement officers also stated that the actions of the notification group will be examined during an internal investigation. Previously, information appeared about four injured police officers, but the data was later clarified: three police officers and three military personnel were injured.
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