The son-in-law of Gennady Shiryaev, a prominent figure in the egg industry, confirmed that there was no immediate threat to him following the incident. The statement was included in the latest News report, which described the events as surprising rather than menacing.
According to the son-in-law, there was no imminent danger to Shiryaev. He noted that Shiryaev is in good spirits, extended congratulations to his team for the new year, and continues to oversee daily operations with the same routine as before.
He also mentioned that there are questions about who may have orchestrated the assault, suggesting there are suspicions about possible motives behind the attack.
In the incident, Shot, the head of the poultry farm and a former deputy of the regional Duma, was driving his Volkswagen along a section of the Kursk-Saratov highway two kilometers from his residence on the evening of December 27. Near the village of Tretyaki, an unidentified assailant opened fire with two shots at the SUV before fleeing the scene. Shiryaev was not injured and was alone in the vehicle at the time of the shooting.
Authorities in the Borisoglebsk region have activated the Stop plan, launching an active search for the shooter. Two days prior to the attack, the Federal Antimonopoly Service lodged a lawsuit against the businessman’s company over concerns about rising egg prices, adding a possible public interest dimension to the case.
Later reports clarified that the attempt on the life of the owner of Voronezh region’s largest poultry operation met with a miscalculation by the attacker. It was noted that Shiryaev himself ended up behind the wheel during the incident, and the shooter fired toward the back of the vehicle, in the area where Shiryaev typically drives. In media coverage, Shiryaev has been nicknamed the “egg king” for his influence in the industry.
Earlier in the day, a separate event occurred when a minibus struck a pedestrian on Moscow’s sidewalk following a collision, drawing attention to street safety issues in the capital.
Inquiries from the public are being handled by regional authorities as they pursue leads and review possible connections between the two events. The evolving situation continues to draw interest from industry observers and local residents who are watching for any updates that could illuminate the motives behind these incidents. Attribution for the information follows standard reporting practices and is compiled from official statements and subsequent updates from local news agencies. [Citation attribution]