A Moscow man has been detained for two months in the Cheryomushkinsky Court after pushing a teenager onto the tracks of the city’s metro. The information was reported by the capital prosecutor’s office via its telegraph channel and later confirmed by official sources in Moscow.
The court, after reviewing the circumstances and taking into account the stance of the Moscow Metro prosecutor’s office, ordered detention until May 9, 2023 for 61-year-old Vladimir Kizik, who faces charges of attempted murder. The decision reflects the gravity the authorities attribute to the incident as well as the need to ensure investigative progress.
The incident occurred when a man born in 1961 pushed a 15-year-old passenger at the Kiev station on the Circle Line, causing the youngster to be displaced onto the path of a moving electric train. The teenager survived the ordeal, though the attacker was immediately taken into custody by city police forces.
Subsequent statements from law enforcement officials, paraphrased by RIA Novosti, indicated that the detainee is registered with a psycho-neurological dispensary. This detail has added a dimension to the public discussion about the incident and the factors surrounding the accused’s state at the time of the act.
Images released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs through its media channel show the suspect during the investigation process. According to those briefings, the man admitted guilt but could not provide a satisfying explanation for his actions, noting that there had been no direct conflict with the student. He apparently understood that the student might die as a result of the push, which intensified public concern about metro safety and the responsibilities of bystanders and authorities during such emergencies.
Experts and observers have since cautioned that criminal acts of this nature are treated with particular seriousness due to the vulnerability of transit riders and the potential for catastrophic outcomes. The case has drawn attention to mental health considerations, crowd safety protocols at busy metro stations, and the role of rapid response by security personnel. Officials have reiterated that every measure will be taken to determine the motives and to ensure accountability within the bounds of the law. The investigation continues to unfold as prosecutors prepare formal charges and assess additional evidence gathered at the scene and from nearby surveillance data. The case is being handled in accordance with Russian criminal procedures, with the court closely monitoring the progress of the investigation and the wellbeing of the victim and witnesses. [citation: Capital Prosecutor’s Office] [citation: RIA Novosti report] [citation: Ministry of Internal Affairs briefing]