Four people sustained injuries in a knife attack in the southern part of Moscow, according to REN TV, citing the press service of Moscow’s Main Directorate of the Interior. The incident unfolded on the afternoon of March 14 in the Yuzhnoportovy district along Sharikopodshipnikovskaya Street after a dispute that began between two work crews. Local officials say the confrontation escalated quickly, leading to multiple injuries and an urgent medical response for four doormen who were wounded during the clash. Each victim was diagnosed with serious injuries and damage to internal organs, prompting rapid hospital admissions and coordinated care.
Law enforcement agencies reported that two suspects were detained shortly after the assault. Investigators indicated that the men attempted to flee the scene in a Mercedes, and the vehicle was subsequently found and secured. The incident has been classified as a criminal matter, with authorities pursuing formal charges related to deliberate moderate bodily harm. If convicted, the suspects could face a prison term of up to 12 years, subject to review by the court.
Earlier reports mentioned that one of the suspects had worked as a concierge and that the attack involved a person previously linked to a Tolstoy House residence in St. Petersburg. A security guard managed to restrain the assailant after he had fled, and witnesses noted that the attacker directed his aggression toward an elderly man who was attempting to escape. In a tense moment that underscored the risks faced by property staff, the guard used improvised means to neutralize the threat and prevent further harm. This event highlighted broader concerns about security protocols in high-traffic commercial and residential settings, particularly in urban centers where confrontations can escalate rapidly and unexpectedly. [Citation: Moscow police press service]