A local resident in Karelia is under investigation for an attempted homicide that occurred in front of witnesses. This information was released by the regional regional headquarters of the Investigative Committee of Russia.
Investigators report that the incident happened in Sortavala on 17 May during a private gathering in an apartment within a residential building. A 42-year-old man, while holding a knife, argued with a guest and stabbed the victim twice in the face and once in the back. The confrontation escalated rapidly, turning a social gathering into a dangerous assault.
Witnesses immediately summoned emergency medical services and restrained the attacker until law enforcement arrived. Authorities indicate that the suspect was detained by police officers at the scene and has a prior record in which he had previously faced judicial accountability. The ongoing inquiry will determine the exact sequence of events and the motive behind the attack, as well as any factors that may have influenced the confrontation.
The investigation into the case continues as prosecutors assess potential charges and gather additional testimonies, forensic findings, and security camera evidence to build a comprehensive case. The authorities stressed the importance of public safety and the careful handling of the incident to ensure a fair legal process.
In a separate incident near Saint Petersburg, a 21-year-old woman reportedly attempted to kill her mother. The victim sustained stab wounds to the waist and head and was admitted to the hospital with moderate injuries. Medical staff noted that the patient’s condition was stable following initial treatment, and investigators are examining possible motives and connections between the two reported incidents as part of broader safety assessments in the region. [Citation: Regional SU of the IC of Russia; local law enforcement statements]