Incident near Kemerovo: man injures two police employees and flees before being detained
Near Kemerovo, a man carried out a violent act against a police department, injuring two officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Reports describe the event as a sudden, unprovoked attack that drew immediate attention from local law enforcement and the emergency services. The situation began in the early hours of July 7 in the city of Kiselevsk, when a man with a troubling history of drug use and prior encounters with police approached the entrance to a branch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
According to eyewitnesses, the individual entered the building wielding two knives. He attempted to break the viewing window and confront the officers on duty. Those present recall that the assailant spoke, but his words were unintelligible to bystanders and even to some responders. He did not respond to clear commands from the police to drop the weapons and stop the assault, continuing to threaten and harm the two internal affairs officers who quickly tried to restrain him.
The assailant managed to escape after the initial confrontation, prompting a rapid response from OMON special units and other law enforcement teams who launched a search across the area. Regional authorities, through the press service of the Investigative Committee, confirmed that the suspect was eventually detained and would be brought before investigators for questioning. The development marked a critical step in the ongoing examination of the incident and its circumstances.
A criminal case was opened under Article 317 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which addresses actions endangering the life of a law enforcement officer. Medical teams provided care to the injured officers, and officials reported that their lives were not in immediate danger following the incident.
In a separate note, authorities reported a previous case in Tuva where an individual beat his spouse severely and sustained multiple gunshot wounds during an attempted arrest. This prior event highlights ongoing concerns about violence linked to domestic settings and the broader challenge of ensuring safety for both the public and law enforcement personnel in difficult situations.
As the investigation continues, officials are expected to release additional details about the suspect’s motives, the exact sequence of events, and the measures taken to secure the scene. The focus remains on the protection of officers, the stabilization of the community, and the speed at which judicial proceedings proceed to bring any responsible party to account. The case also underscores the importance of rapid emergency response, de-escalation when possible, and the bravery shown by officers who confront violent aggression in the line of duty. [Source: Regional Investigative Committee]