In Novokuznetsk, a disturbing incident unfolded when a local resident appeared intent on harming his mother-in-law, but the sequence of events ended with the arsonist losing his own life. Reports from official channels indicate that the man had brought two containers of flammable liquid into the apartment of his elderly former acquaintance and initiated a fire. The flames quickly spiraled out of control, and the man died at the scene. The investigator’s first assessment suggests that the ignition of the flammable liquid carried to the scene was the spark that started the inferno, setting off a chain of dangerous events. The fire department arrived promptly, contained the blaze, and later located the body of the man inside the dwelling. The investigation into the precise cause of the fire continues, with authorities focusing on how the liquids were brought into the residence and why the confrontation escalated to violence. (Source: Kuzbass Investigative Committee)
During the emergency response, attention turned to the 70-year-old grandmother who was staying in the apartment with the arsonist’s girlfriend. She was rescued from the burning room and subsequently hospitalized, where medical staff discovered injuries in addition to burns. Reports describe fractures to facial bones and a dislocation of the arm, injuries that indicate the violence preceding the blaze may have been severe. Doctors have stated that the elderly patient remains in critical condition as efforts continue to save her life and manage the extensive injuries. The full extent of any preexisting conditions or complicating factors will be examined as part of the ongoing inquiry. (Source: Kuzbass Investigative Committee)
In the minutes following the explosion of flames, investigators say the arsonist returned to the apartment and exchanged gunfire with a 70-year-old pensioner believed to be the victim’s relative, using a homemade firearm. Neighbors who witnessed the escalation alerted emergency services immediately, prompting a rapid police and fire response. Firefighters battled the blaze and, after bringing the fire under control, found the shooter’s body in the apartment. The preliminary theory being pursued by investigators centers on the premeditated nature of the attack and the role of the arsonist’s presence with the incendiary liquids. The investigation is examining the sequence of events, the relationship between the individuals involved, and whether any earlier disputes influenced the deadly confrontation. (Source: Kuzbass Investigative Committee)
The authorities have stated that the motive for the attack and the full set of circumstances surrounding the incident are under thorough examination. It is noted that the arsonist had ongoing conflicts with the victim, which may have contributed to the escalation. The case has been opened under the relevant provisions of the criminal code, and investigators are pursuing all lines of inquiry to determine responsibility for actions that led to both the fire and the fatal shooting. (Source: Kuzbass Investigative Committee)
In a separate and equally shocking report from the Samara region, a husband encountered a brutal assault while en route to obtain a civil divorce. On March 3, witnesses describe an act of chemical violence in which the husband was drenched with sulfuric acid during the journey to the registry office. This incident is being treated as an alleged attempt to intimidate or injure the other party and is the subject of a separate criminal investigation. Local authorities are coordinating with medical personnel to assess injuries, evaluate potential intent, and determine the appropriate charges. The case is being handled under the applicable laws and by the investigating authorities who are gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing any related incidents that may shed light on the broader context of domestic strife. (Source: Samara regional investigative services)