In Vladivostok, a driver fired a spray gun at a paid parking attendant after a dispute over a missing ticket, according to authorities in Primorsky Krai. The incident unfolded at a parking area beside a shopping center on Russkaya Street as the two parties argued about the lost coupon needed to complete payment. Initially, the driver refused to cover the fine for the missing ticket but eventually handed over the required amount. Moments later, he discharged the spray device toward the guard and then disappeared into the surrounding streets.
Law enforcement acted quickly, detaining the suspected driver, identified as a local man born about three decades ago, who reportedly had prior convictions. The weapon in his hand, a Pioneer aerosol spray device, was seized as evidence. A criminal case was opened under Part 2 of Article 213 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which relates to hooliganism carried out with weapons or objects used as weapons. The driver remains in custody as investigators gather additional details.
In related legal developments, authorities note similar violent episodes in the region, underscoring ongoing concerns about aggression tied to disputes in everyday settings. Earlier reports described another incident where a driver armed with an ice ax attacked a car wash in the Leningrad region, illustrating a pattern of confrontations that escalate beyond verbal arguments.