A Tomsk resident suspected of attacking townspeople with an axe; investigation underway
A man from Tomsk is under investigation after a violent incident in which townspeople were assaulted with an axe. The report comes from the control department of Internal Affairs for the region, which is overseeing the case and coordinating with local police to gather facts and review evidence from the scene.
The confrontation occurred on Novo-Kievskaya Street, a busy thoroughfare where residents say life moves quickly and strangers can drift into the ordinary rhythm of daily chores. According to one witness, the suspect approached a group of people who were sitting on a bench near his residence and appeared not to be looking for a confrontation at first. The mood shifted, however, when the man invited the bystanders to sit down and talk, signaling what seemed like a casual, neighborly gesture.
What began as a calm exchange reportedly escalated after a disagreement between the newcomer and the suspect, whose identity has not yet been released by authorities. During the dispute, the alleged attacker produced an axe and struck an opponent, an act that sent shockwaves through the small crowd. A female observer, who was accompanied by her sister, witnessed the moment of violence and described a sudden, frantic response when her brother cried out. The sister, who was also present, attempted to retreat to safety but was encountered by the aggressor before escaping into the street. The chaotic scene prompted nearby residents to seek shelter and call for emergency assistance.
Medical responders arrived promptly and evaluated the two victims. Medical officials reported that one person sustained a traumatic brain injury, while the other suffered a head injury classified as less severe. The injuries required hospital assessment and ongoing monitoring, with doctors focusing on stabilizing the patients and preventing further complications. The department reporting the incident noted the severity of the trauma while emphasizing that every available resource is being deployed to support the victims and their families. The incident underscores the urgency with which medical teams respond to sudden, violent events and the importance of timely care in reducing potential long-term effects. The account is attributed to contemporary reporting on the scene and subsequent medical updates from the hospital involved. (Source: regional health services and the control ministry of Internal Affairs for the region.)
Within hours, law enforcement officers tracked the suspect approximately 90 kilometers from Tomsk. Investigators established that the man had a prior criminal conviction for a serious offense, which prompted the opening of a criminal case and the subsequent arrest of the individual. The response reflects standard procedures in which authorities swiftly connect incident dynamics with the suspect’s background, determine potential motives, and secure the scene to prevent further risk to the public. The ongoing investigation aims to determine the sequence of events, confirm the identities of all involved, and collect physical evidence from the location. (Announcement available from the regional police officials and investigative authorities.)
A separate, unconnected report from Kaliningrad described a later act of violence in which a husband allegedly harmed his wife using an axe, severing fingers and reportedly feeding them to a dog. This incident is mentioned to provide broader context about violent crimes in various parts of the country and does not pertain to the Tomsk case. Local authorities and health services are monitoring situations as they unfold and reinforcing safety measures for communities and families affected by these events. (National crime summaries provide corroborative details for comparative purposes.)