In Bryansk, authorities say a shooting occurred inside gymnasium number 5, prompting police to detain the girl’s father, who allegedly opened fire. Official reports note that the incident involved a man accused of turning a school gym into a scene of danger, and investigators are pursuing details to understand the sequence of events. This account comes from law enforcement sources cited by media outlets covering the case, and it forms the basis for the initial public understanding of what happened that day. (citation: Investigative Committee and regional police statements)
Prior to the arrest, law enforcement described the individuals connected to the security setup at the educational facility. One person cited is a 40-year-old general manager of a private security organization tasked with school security, and another is a 51-year-old security guard employed at the same school complex. The framework of the security operation and the roles of these individuals are being scrutinized as investigators piece together how access, oversight, and preventive measures were arranged in the period leading up to the incident. (citation: Investigative Committee and regional security authorities)
According to information relayed by the agency, the private security organization involved is named Excalibur. The organization’s general director, Sergei Poddubny, has been detained as part of the investigation, with authorities continuing to map out the organization’s responsibilities and controls over the school’s security protocols. A school security guard named Galina Chertkova is also mentioned in official updates as part of the response team on site. The evolving details of these roles are being examined to determine whether there were gaps or failures in supervision, training, or equipment. (citation: Investigative Committee and regional press)
The arrest of the involved parties occurred during the night of December 8, and the case is being examined by the Investigative Committee of Russia. Prosecutors and investigators are coordinating to establish the facts, gather evidence, and interview witnesses connected to the incident, with the aim of presenting a clear account of the events and potential charges. (citation: Investigative Committee and regional law enforcement sources)
Witnesses described that on the morning of December 7 a student arrived at the school wearing all black attire. Law enforcement notes indicate that this student was accompanied by a parent and moved toward the interior of the building. Reports state the student proceeded to a classroom on the fourth floor, sat at a desk, and, according to initial accounts, engaged in the act of firing upon other students. The exact circumstances surrounding the weapon and its accessibility are under review as part of the ongoing investigation. (citation: regional police statements and investigative updates)
Earlier disclosures indicated that the incident involved a pupil described as an eighth grader who had carried out an attack at the Bryansk school. Authorities have stressed that the case remains under active investigation, and new information is expected to emerge as forensic analysis, scene examination, and witness interviews continue to unfold. (citation: Investigative Committee briefings and regional press updates)”