A man with prior criminal convictions in the Saratov region stabbed a guest in the chest, according to Volsk reports. The incident occurred on February 19 in a private house owned by Konstantin Lukyanov, a local figure who has seen multiple judicial determinations.
Authorities indicate that Lukyanov struck his guest with a knife during a confrontation inside the residence. The assailant’s motive appears tied to personal disputes between the two men, and the victim, born in 1958, was transported to a district hospital for urgent care. Medical personnel provided initial stabilization before the patient could be assessed for potential injuries and complications.
Law enforcement officers swiftly detained the suspect, and a criminal case has been opened on charges of deliberate grievous bodily harm. The suspect remains in a temporary detention facility while investigators collect evidence and interview witnesses to establish a precise timeline of events and the underlying circumstances that led to the stabbing.
Local records confirm that Lukyanov, described as a cattle rancher by some neighbors, has a history of prior convictions. Included in his past are offenses related to theft, threats of violence or harm, and damage to infrastructure such as a gas pipeline. A sentence of 11 years was imposed after a 2003 robbery and a fatal incident involving a resident in the village of Klena. These past actions form a backdrop viewed by some residents as relevant to current concerns about safety and personal risk in the area.
At this stage, information about the case is being released through official updates from regional law enforcement agencies. The public is advised to await formal statements that outline the investigation’s progress, the collected evidence, and any charges beyond the initial count of deliberate grievous bodily harm.
Earlier reports from other outlets indicated a separate confrontation in which the perpetrator assaulted a resident of Nizhny Novgorod inside an elevator cabin at a private residence. The victim reported a blow to the face and a broken nose, underscoring a pattern of violent incidents connected to disputes among individuals in the area. The current Volsk investigation is being treated with gravity by authorities, who stress the importance of thorough inquiry and accountability in such cases. Citizens are encouraged to rely on official releases for accurate information as the case evolves and more details become available, while investigators pursue a full account of the events and the parties involved, with the aim of ensuring public safety and legal due process.