In Russia, there was a mass shooting at a school: 15 people were killed, 24 injured
In Izhevsk (Russia), a former graduate fired at school No. 88 on the morning of September 26. According to available data, 15 people (11 children and four adults) became victims of the attack, in addition, 24 people were injured, including 22 children, reports with the BBC.
The shooter committed suicide.
“Currently, the police have found the body of the man who opened fire. According to available data, he committed suicide,” said the press service of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The Investigative Committee confirmed that the attacker had committed suicide.
“He was wearing a black T-shirt with Nazi symbols and a balaclava. There were no documents with him,” the Investigative Committee of Russia (ICR) said.
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Later, the Investigative Committee stated that the identity of the attacker at the school in Izhevsk was established - this is a graduate of this educational institution, Artem Kazantsev, born in 1988. An investigation and searches are underway at his place of residence, “the identity of the attacker, his views and surroundings are being studied.”
“His commitment to neo-fascist views and Nazi ideology is being tested,” reports the ICR.
State Duma deputy Alexander Khinshtein wrote on his Telegram channel that the man who fired at a school in Izhevsk had two traumatic pistols with him, which were converted to fire live ammunition.
Reports of a shooting at school No. 88 on Pushkinskaya Street in Izhevsk appeared on the morning of September 26 on Russian Telegram channels.
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The shooting began during class - a man in a black suit burst into the school, shot two guards, and then opened fire on the children and teachers.
“One guard was killed immediately at the entrance. The second guard was also killed,” said the head of Udmurtia, Alexander Brechalov.
“Security at the school was provided by the private security company in accordance with the concluded agreement,” he added.
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According to Brechalov, the man who fired was registered in a neuropsychiatric dispensary.
“The attacker was not registered with the Russian Guard as a weapon owner,” said Russian Guard spokesman Valery Gribakin.
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