A young man fired an air gun at a moving tram window in Vladikavkaz, according to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of North Ossetia. The incident unfolded as a tram cruised along Mira Boulevard, and at approximately 11:45 a passenger on board heard the glass crack and notified the driver. Moments later the driver discovered a damaged pane, setting the scene for a rapid police response. The authorities confirmed that the culprit was identified with relative speed and clarity.
The offender was soon recognized as an 18-year-old local resident who had asked a friend nearby on Mira Boulevard for an air gun and then discharged a single shot toward the tram. Police promptly confiscated the weapon, and investigators have opened a formal inquiry into the matter. The case is being treated as hooliganism, and the young man’s identity was established in a short time.
The report highlights a swift police investigation and a clear determination of responsibility. In the broader context, a separate, widely circulated video from Volgograd showed a group of youths assaulting a man who had criticized their conduct on a city bus. Eyewitnesses called for emergency medical help and law enforcement, but the group had already left the scene by the time responders arrived. A criminal case for hooliganism was opened, and authorities were actively working to identify the teenagers involved.
The 37-year-old victim from Volgograd sustained multiple injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. The incident underscored concerns about public safety and youth violence on public transportation.
Earlier, in Tomsk, there were reports of a person wandering around in a vehicle while brandishing a machine gun, illustrating a concerning pattern of reckless behavior in public spaces. The evolving situation has prompted authorities to stress the importance of reporting suspicious conduct promptly to prevent harm.