A 17-year-old is in custody in Penza after an aggressive incident in which he used a wooden stick to strike a woman, apparently at the request of a friend who was involved in the dispute with the friend’s mother. The information was released by the regional press office of Russia’s Investigative Committee yesterday.
The event unfolded on a day in late April when the teenager walked into an apartment shared by an adult woman and her guest in Penza. According to investigators, the teen entered the home during a moment when the resident was alone with his visiting friend. The encounter quickly escalated into a confrontation, and the teenager used a heavy wooden stick to strike the woman in the head and hands. The assault left the victim seriously harmed, requiring hospitalization for treatment and observation.
Following the attack, authorities detained the 17-year-old and began examining the surrounding circumstances. Early interviews revealed that the attacker acted under the influence of a friend who claimed that the woman had faced harassment from another man. The friend reportedly urged the teenager to intervene and “settle the matter,” and the teen complied with his friend’s request, which led to charges under Article 111 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation for grievous bodily harm involving danger to life. The teen has already been named as a suspect in the case, with investigators outlining steps to determine all aspects of the incident and to reinforce the evidence base for prosecution.
Investigators have stated they are conducting a wide-ranging inquiry designed to reconstruct the sequence of events, identify all participants, and verify the motivations behind the actions. The case remains open as the investigation proceeds, with law enforcement officers pursuing additional interviews, physical evidence, and scene analysis to build a complete picture of what happened and why.
In parallel reporting, authorities noted that a separate incident involving a roommate allegedly stabbed a Russian woman eight times while she defended a friend and was ultimately able to escape by grabbing the weapon away from the assailant. This separate account is being treated as a distinct matter within the same investigative framework, with efforts focused on confirming timelines, possible accomplices, and the potential need for additional charges. No further updates were provided in the latest public statements, and officials emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing as new information comes to light.