A troubling incident unfolded at a sports field in Russia, prompting hospitalization for a young boy from Novosibirsk. The report came from the control room of the Regional Investigative Committee, which is now overseeing the case and gathering details from the scene and witnesses.
The encounter occurred in the Pervomaisky district. Early information indicates that an 11-year-old boy who was the victim sustained a gunshot wound to the face, inflicted by another child. The motive remains unknown at this stage, and investigators are pursuing all plausible lines of inquiry.
The ministry stated that the injured boy was transported to a medical facility for thorough examination and ongoing care. Medical professionals are assessing the extent of injuries and providing the necessary treatment to stabilize the patient while the investigation continues.
Authorities are actively reconstructing the sequence of events and compiling statements from eyewitnesses and participants to determine how the incident occurred. Investigators from the Investigative Committee are conducting a formal inquiry to establish accountability and to understand the full set of circumstances surrounding the shooting.
According to a post on the VKontakte community My Pervomayka, the group was playing football with friends of the victim when an older group of schoolchildren approached and requested to join the game. The younger players declined the invitation, which apparently did not sit well with the older youths, leading to tension and a violent response.
It was reported that one of the younger participants was then shot in the face with an air gun by a boy from the older group. The bullet struck the lower eyelid, stopping just millimeters short of the eye itself, a detail noted by the reporting outlet. The assailant then left the scene, and the boy’s guardians promptly contacted law enforcement to help identify the suspect and ensure accountability.
Earlier, authorities in the Stavropol Territory reported an unrelated incident in which a young man fired a weapon in defense of a woman. This connection appears to be part of an ongoing effort to piece together similar troubling episodes and to understand patterns that may put minors at risk. Control and investigative agencies emphasize the importance of rapid reporting and careful documentation to protect young people and to support lawful processes in all jurisdictions. (Source attribution: Control RF IC)”