The Azerbaijani authorities announced that one of the attackers involved in a violent incident at a Baku hypermarket was neutralized during a police operation. The information was shared by the ministry’s press service and later relayed through national media channels.
Officials described a pursuit through the Sabail district, the central area of the capital, where the suspect was believed to be hiding. Police reports indicate the individual opened fire with automatic weapons as officers moved to arrest him, prompting a defensive response.
Authorities confirmed that security forces took all necessary steps during the operation, and the suspect was eliminated.
Earlier in the day, around noon, an armed robbery took place at a hypermarket in the central district of Baku, resulting in injuries to a courier worker and two bystanders. The incident prompted a rapid response from emergency services and law enforcement agencies who secured the scene and initiated an investigation into the motive, weapon details, and the identities of those involved.
There have been other recent security events in the region, including reports of violent attacks in various cities. In one unrelated incident in a southern city, a person was fatally wounded during an armed assault. Authorities are continuing to investigate and coordinate with security agencies to prevent further incidents and ensure public safety.