In the Nizhny Novgorod region, a police officer spotted a truck in a ditch near a village and approached with the intention of helping the driver. The officer, however, encountered hostility when the truck driver stepped out, demanded that the officer keep his distance, and opened fire into the air. This account is reported by MIA Media.
The incident occurred in Ichalki, within the Perevozsky district, where a police driver assigned to the task unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia came to a nearby gas station and discovered the damaged vehicle. After offering assistance, the officer remained at a safe distance as the driver who had exited the truck aimed a firearm upward and fired into the air, prompting an immediate security response.
Law enforcement units managed to detain both the truck driver and a bystander who was involved in the events. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect was implicated in three separate crimes within a single hour of action.
The sequence began with the theft of a car belonging to farmers in the village of Neledino, followed by the theft of a firearm from the same location. The suspect then proceeded to Ichalki, where he stole 5,000 rubles and a bottle of alcohol from a grocery store. In an attempt to escape, the individual lost control of the vehicle and departed from the road, prompting further pursuit.
Criminal proceedings were initiated under Part 1 of Article 166, Part 1 of Article 226, and Part 2 of Article 162 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, reflecting the range of offenses under consideration.
Earlier reports described a separate case in Kansk, where a local resident attempted to avoid penalties for driving under the influence without a license and presented an excuse that did not persuade traffic inspectors.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the motive for the firearm discharge and the sequence of the thefts, and will determine appropriate legal action based on the evidence collected and the applicable statutes. The public safety response emphasizes the ongoing vigilance of law enforcement and the commitment to hold offenders accountable while protecting bystanders in potentially dangerous situations.