An unidentified individual opened fire from an unknown vehicle or object near a gas station and several food outlets along the Khabarovsk–Vladivostok highway. Investigators moved quickly to trace the shooter and understand what transpired, with initial updates provided by the Primorsky District Prosecutor’s Office via a telegraph channel. This incident marked a serious disruption in a busy corridor used by travelers and locals alike, prompting a rapid response from law enforcement and emergency services.
The trade pavilion sustained damage during the attack, yet authorities indicate that the person responsible has been identified as a subject of active interest in the ongoing investigation. Law enforcement officials have not released the assailant’s name publicly at this time, citing standard investigative procedures while confirming that a lead has been established and is being pursued through official channels.
Preliminary details place the attack at the 721st kilometer mark on the Khabarovsk–Vladivostok highway, with the incident occurring on May 27. Investigators emphasize that the event is being treated as a weapon-related offense, and the Nadezhdinsky district prosecutor’s office has taken control of the investigation’s progress and outcomes to ensure a thorough review of all facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.
A video released by the prosecutor’s office provides a scene-by-scene glimpse of the moment the shots were fired from a distance at the gas station. Witnesses describe a chaotic moment as the sound of gunfire echoed across the area, causing people in the vicinity to seek cover. A man dressed in dark clothing was later seen leaving the area, which has become a key focus in the pursuit of the suspect. The footage has been circulated to aid public awareness and assist investigators in piecing together the sequence of events.
In related developments outside the region, authorities report a separate incident in Yakutia involving the use of a firearm at a residential building and a local shop. This occurred on May 21 in the village of Nizhny Bestyakh and is being reviewed by law enforcement as part of broader public safety efforts. While bearing similarities in the application of force, officials have not established a direct connection between the Yakutia case and the Khabarovsk–Vladivostok highway incident, though both are noted in ongoing safety briefings and investigative updates. (citation: regional prosecutor’s office) (citation: local law enforcement agency)