The Investigative Committee of the Republic of Mordovia reported that a criminal case has been opened in Saransk following the death of a 41-year-old man who intervened to defend a woman during a confrontation. This incident has been referenced in official sections of the committee’s site.
According to investigators, together with police officers on the scene, a suspect was identified quickly and subsequently detained. The statement adds that the individual has been taken into custody as part of the murder investigation being conducted under the relevant charges.
The matter is currently under consideration by the Chamber to determine the appropriate measure of restraint for the detainee, who stands accused in connection with the murder case.
Earlier reports indicate that on December 24, 2022, a dispute occurred in a cafe in the Leninsky district of Saransk between an unrelated victim and a 28-year-old local resident.
Later that same afternoon, both men traveled to Gagarin Street to address the conflict with their companions. In the ensuing altercation, the victim was stabbed and died at the scene.
Authorities indicated that the confrontation arose after the victim stepped in to defend a girl who was being assaulted by a companion in the cafe, which sparked the fatal violence.