In the afternoon of February 24, a violent incident unfolded in the heart of St. Petersburg. An OMON officer sustained a gunshot wound, and local data broadcasts indicated the officer was hospitalized with a severe abdominal injury as a result of the encounter. This event drew rapid attention from emergency responders and law enforcement teams working to secure the area and gather evidence for a full investigation. (Source: Fontanka)
The confrontation occurred around noon near the Gostiny Dvor metro station. Early reports suggested the officer had been struck with a traumatic weapon, but subsequent clarification confirmed that the wound was caused by a shotgun, specifically a scattergun. A dedicated investigation team was dispatched to the scene to coordinate examination, evidence collection, and witness interviews. (Source: Fontanka)
According to Fontanka, at approximately 11:00 on Palace Square, a division of personnel from the Main Directorate of the St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region of the Ministry of Internal Affairs clashed with units from the Main Directorate of the Russian Guards. The commotion involved the relocation of personnel to designated locations, and one Russian Guard group proceeded toward the Gostiny Dvor metro station as part of the tactical response. (Source: Fontanka)
Subsequent updates confirmed the involvement of the OMON officer as a central figure in the incident, with the facts being reviewed by the Petersburg Research Committee. The evolving nature of the situation prompted ongoing coordination among security agencies to determine the sequence of events and the motives behind the shooting. (Source: Fontanka)
Officials stated that one person was detained alongside members of the regional interior ministry organization. The authorities announced a restraining order would be sought against the individual, and a criminal complaint would be filed as part of the legal process. The interior ministry issued a formal statement outlining these actions, underscoring the seriousness of the case and the intent to pursue accountability. (Source: Ministry statement)
The Investigative Committee disclosed that the detainee is a 50-year-old man, and a criminal case has been opened under Article 317 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which addresses the threat to life of a law enforcement officer. (Source: Investigative Committee)
According to media outlets, the detainee is reported as a foreign national named Tigran, a citizen of Uzbekistan who originated from Samarkand. He was residing in Saint Petersburg in the Shushary district at the time of the incident. For investigators, this information provides context for tracing movements and potential links to the broader sequence of actions that led to the confrontation. (Source: Media reporting)
Authorities recovered several items at the scene, including documents, apartment keys, a sum of cash, two cut lead-filled shotguns, two Molotov cocktails, and a music corner—items that appear to be connected to the shooter and the operational setup on the ground. About an hour after the event, a video capturing the incident surfaced online, showing street cameras recording the moment when gunfire erupted and a crowd quickly converged on the location. (Source: Investigative materials)
In corroborating updates from the Telegram channel “112,” the shooter has been identified as Tigran Khachikyan. The channel reported that on the morning of the incident he purchased two shotguns, improvised Molotov cocktails, and ammunition, then took a taxi to Prospekt Veteranov metro station. From there, he reached Sadovaya Street in a different vehicle and proceeded on foot toward Gostiny Dvor. (Source: Telegram channel 112)
According to the same account, the shooter drew a weapon and activated a recording, while Russian Guards approached. There are reports that officers shouted commands to run, and one riot police officer attempted to detain Khachikyan, who then discharged a short-barreled shotgun and fired several rounds at the security personnel. The ensuing exchanges prompted medical teams to respond to the scene and begin life-saving treatment for the wounded officer as surgical teams prepared for ongoing procedures. (Source: Channel 112 and official updates)
Medical teams evaluated the OMON officer, who was found to have multiple open injuries to the abdomen, lower back, and pelvis. He is currently undergoing surgery as authorities continue to assess the full extent of his injuries and the stability of his condition remains the central concern for attending physicians. (Source: Medical briefing)
Video footage from investigators shows the moment of arrest in which the suspect is seen with a shotgun and a tall container believed to be holding a firearm, along with a pistol and lighter in the vicinity. These details are being analyzed to determine the sequence of actions that led to the police attempt at apprehension and the subsequent exchange of gunfire. (Source: Scene footage and official statements)