In Vladivostok, along Zapadnaya Street close to a busy business district, eyewitnesses captured alarming footage showing a gunman actively pursuing drivers in a tense confrontation. The events, described by observers as unfolding in real time, involved a man beside a Lexus LX 570 SUV who appeared to wield a gun-like object and engaged with several vehicle occupants in a heated exchange. Reports from witnesses indicate that the individual enabled a direct threat by pointing the object toward those involved and persistently trailing them as the confrontation continued. Authorities arrived at the scene promptly, with law enforcement confirming that a dangerous situation was developing in the parking lot adjacent to the Navigator business center. The overall atmosphere was chaotic as bystanders described a moment when shots were potentially imminent but were halted by the immediate intervention of those nearby and, crucially, by the arrival of police responders. (Citation: vl.ru)
Subsequent updates from the scene clarified that the police did detain the man involved, and investigators recovered a flat-bladed shotgun from his possession. While the precise motive behind the confrontation remained unclear at the time, investigators indicated that conditions surrounding the incident had been created that could have led to serious harm. Authorities could be seen coordinating crowd control, securing the area, and collecting evidence to determine what sparked the escalation. Witness testimonies, combined with physical evidence, were expected to shape the early findings as officers worked to piece together the sequence of events that culminated in a police stop. (Citation: vl.ru)
In related developments, earlier reports noted a separate incident on the Pashinsky Highway near the exit of the Northern ring road by Novosibirsk, where a PAZ passenger bus reportedly caught fire. While separate in location, the juxtaposition of these events underscores the potential for unexpected emergencies to occur on major transit routes. Local authorities emphasized that ongoing investigations would review all aspects of the day’s incidents to determine any links, causal factors, and preventive measures for future public safety. (Citation: vl.ru)