In St. Petersburg, authorities say three schoolchildren were detained after a gas pistol was fired at a passerby inside a city subway. The report comes from the Telegram channel of the Investigative Committee of Russia and has since been echoed by local media. The incident has prompted a procedural check being carried out under Article 213 of the Criminal Code, which addresses hooliganism. Investigators in St. Petersburg have confirmed that the youths were taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation, and Alexander Bastrykin, head of the Russian Investigative Committee, has ordered a progress report on the audit to be provided. (Source: Investigative Committee of Russia)
Media coverage has highlighted rumors that the three boys were involved in an attack on a passerby with a gas-capable device, and officials say the youths were detained pending further inquiry. The investigative department in St. Petersburg is overseeing the case, and the inquiry is being conducted to determine the motive, the exact circumstances, and the potential charges beyond hooliganism if warranted by the facts. (Source: Investigative Committee of Russia)
Earlier on the same date in October, a separate incident occurred in the Primorsky district of St. Petersburg where a school-aged child was struck in the face by a rocket-launcher device and required hospitalization. Police and emergency responders were called to the scene in the afternoon near Kamyshovaya Street after reports of a confrontation between a 14-year-old and two unknown individuals escalated into violence. One of the suspects reportedly produced a device described as a “Hunter’s Signal” rocket launcher and fired it, resulting in injuries. Investigators are reviewing footage, interviewing witnesses, and ensuring the safety of residents as the investigation progresses. (Source: Investigative Committee of Russia)
In related national security and public safety updates, authorities recalled previous incidents involving a repeat offender in the Moscow region who reportedly opened fire on teenagers and stabbed a woman. Officials emphasize that every such incident is thoroughly examined to assess risk factors, determine if firearms or explosive devices were involved, and identify any procedural gaps that might prevent a recurrence. The focus remains on rapid response, evidence gathering, and the protection of civilians, with ongoing coordination among local law enforcement, emergency services, and federal investigators to ensure accountability and transparency in reporting. (Source: Investigative Committee of Russia)