In the Leningrad region, law enforcement officers opened fire while pursuing a vehicle driven by a young person. This incident was reported by MVD Media.
The student was spotted during a routine patrol in the area. The driver failed to comply with a stop warning, speeding away instead. Officers immediately gave chase to stop the dangerous escape.
Witnesses and the publication noted that the reckless driver repeatedly endangered the lives and safety of other road users as he attempted to flee.
During the pursuit, patrol officers fired warning shots into the air. When those measures did not produce the desired result, they redirected their aim to the vehicle’s tires in an effort to halt the threat. After a tense chase, the vehicle was brought to a stop and the 16-year-old operator was taken into custody.
The young man, who had already been the subject of multiple reports at the police station, was later handed over to his father. Administrative action was initiated against the head of the family for failing to fulfill parental responsibilities.
There are reports that previously unknown incidents involving car shootings have occurred in Murmansk, drawing attention to the unusual and concerning behavior behind the wheel.