In Novosibirsk, a tense clash between two drivers escalated to gunfire, leaving a driver wounded after being shot through the window of a rival car. Local authorities at the regional directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the incident and began an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.
According to police statements, the altercation occurred near a residence on Frunze Street in the Dzerzhinsky district. During the dispute, one man produced a traumatic pistol and fired at the other driver’s vehicle, shattering a window and prompting a rapid response from bystanders and emergency services. The injured driver, a 21-year-old man, received medical attention for facial injuries and was admitted to a nearby health facility for treatment and observation. The episode quickly attracted attention from patrol officers who arrived at the scene to secure the area and gather initial statements from witnesses and involved parties.
Law enforcement later detained the suspect, a 38-year-old resident of the Oktyabrsky district. Investigators established that he possessed the weapon legally prior to the incident, and the firearm was seized as part of the ongoing inquiry. A criminal case has been opened under the relevant provisions of the Russian Criminal Code for causing harm with a weapon during a hooligan act. The suspect faces possible penalties, including several years in prison, dependent on the final findings of the investigation and any applicable legal considerations. Authorities emphasized that the investigation is active and continuing, with detectives interviewing witnesses, reviewing surveillance footage, and examining the sequence of events that led to the confrontation.
In a separate report from the region, it was noted that a prior incident involved a Mercedes driver in the Novgorod area who allegedly targeted bystanders at a restaurant. Authorities did not provide further details about that event in the current briefing, but it is being reviewed by investigators as part of a broader effort to assess road safety and conflict-related violence across the region. Police urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with inquiries, underscoring the importance of reporting any aggressive behavior or dangerous activity to the authorities so that timely measures can be taken to prevent harm and ensure public safety.