The governor of the Kirov region, Aleksandr Sokolov, spoke about the incident in Vyatskiye Polyany where a person who opened fire on police was detained. He provided a concise account of the events and confirmed that authorities acted promptly to secure the area. According to Sokolov, the gunman fired from the window of his apartment and possessed two smoothbore firearms. Reports indicate that he had not consumed alcohol for 16 years, and investigators described his behavior as abnormal during the confrontation. The governor noted that there were no other people in the apartment and that a rapid police cordon was established. He also mentioned that SOBR units were en route and that he had coordinated with the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to monitor the situation, which remained under control. (Source: TASS)
Authorities opened a criminal case under Article 317 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which pertains to firing at law enforcement officers while they are performing their duties. Investigators are pursuing the matter to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident. (Source: TASS)
Earlier in Vyatskiye Polyany, a man who was intoxicated fired a shot through a residential window and subsequently was detained by local police. Neighbors reported the gunfire originated from the fifth floor of a multi-story building. Residents described taking cover behind garages and other barriers as the attack occurred. (Source: TASS)
The events in Vyatskiye Polyany have raised questions about public safety and the procedures used by law enforcement in high-tension situations. Officials assured the public that the operation was conducted with minimal risk to bystanders and that the area was secured without any loss of life. As investigations continue, authorities are expected to release further details about the shooter’s motivations, the exact timeline of the response, and the legal implications of the case. (Source: TASS)