In Ufa, authorities reported a grim discovery at the entrance of a residential building after a man was found dead. The Press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Bashkortostan, conveyed through its official Telegram channel, indicated that a friend of the deceased is a person of interest in the investigation, with the case being treated as homicide.
Early police notes describe that the alert came after a body, bearing injuries to the neck, was located inside an elevator. Investigators gathered that four men, who knew each other, were drinking at a dwelling on Batyrskaya Street when a dispute erupted amid the intoxication. According to proceedings, the 48-year-old man allegedly stabbed his 52-year-old associate during the quarrel. Bystanders did not provide medical assistance in the moments following the incident, which researchers suggest exacerbated the severity of the wounds.
Following the stabbing, the suspect, accompanied by his brother, transported the victim to the building’s entrance and abandoned him in the elevator before returning to continue their gathering inside the apartment. The brothers initially claimed unfamiliarity with the victim and denied any prior acquaintance. Later, they admitted the act but claimed ignorance of the motives behind the confrontation. The investigation continues to determine whether there were preceding conflicts or contributing factors that escalated the violence.
The suspect has been detained as a criminal case proceeds under the appropriate statutes. Authorities emphasize that the case is at an early stage and that additional details will be released as inquiries progress. The public is advised to rely on official updates from the Ministry of Internal Affairs for accurate and timely information.
In related historical notes, media reports reference a separate prior incident involving a Magadan resident who allegedly opened fire on two associates and later drowned witnesses in a surrounding pit. These past cases are cited in reports to provide context for ongoing concerns about violent crime and its consequences, though officials caution against drawing direct connections without substantial evidence. Attribution for these references is provided to the original reporting outlets and the official statements from local law enforcement.