Police officers who arrived in the suburb after a report of extortion were fired upon. The information comes from the press office of the Investigative Committee of Russia in the Moscow region.
The event unfolded during the detention of a suspected robber on Wednesday, June 28. When officers responded to the call, they encountered armed resistance from the suspect and his accomplices. Eyewitnesses and official sources describe a confrontation that escalated quickly as the suspects opened fire.
According to the Telegram channel Basis, one officer sustained a gunshot wound to the leg while the other was shot in the back. The shooter, who had previously been involved in a confrontation with the owner of a car service, was wounded in the leg by return fire. Reports indicate that the group, including the shooter and his acquaintances, had been extorting funds from the workshop owner over substandard repairs to vehicles.
One of the police officers sustained injuries that are life-threatening. His spouse was reported to be receiving treatment in a hospital as the investigation continued. The situation prompted a broader response from law enforcement and medical teams as statements were gathered and victims were stabilized.
Under Article 317 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, a criminal case has been opened against a 26-year-old man who fired at police officers with intent to kill two detectives. The suspect was apprehended in Orekhovo-Zuevo after a rapid police operation that followed the incident.
Investigators and criminologists are examining the crime scene to determine the full sequence of events and identify all participants. So far, five empty cartridges have been recovered from the location, though a complete collection of physical evidence remains ongoing. This detail is part of the standard forensic process as authorities piece together the timeline and motive of the crime. [CITATION: press office SU IC Russia in the Moscow region]
In related context, reports indicate that a former resident of the Novosibirsk region had previously threatened a neighbor and opened fire on police during a separate incident. Authorities are reviewing all aspects of that case to understand any possible connections to the recent events and to ensure public safety in the area. [CITATION: press office SU IC Russia in the Moscow region]