Ukraine police kill gunman who killed six and took hostages in Kyiv

Ukrainian Police Kill Gunman Who Attacked Civilians in Kyiv

A 58-year-old man from Moscow has been identified as the gunman who killed at least six people and took hostages in Kyiv, Ukraine. The attack occurred on Saturday in the Holosiivskyi district of the capital city.

According to officials, the assailant opened fire on civilians in the street before barricading himself inside a nearby supermarket. Ukrainian police special tactical units stormed the supermarket after approximately 40 minutes of failed negotiations with the gunman. During the standoff, the attacker shot at police officers.

The Interior Minister stated that authorities attempted to persuade the gunman to surrender, offering medical assistance to any wounded individuals. However, the assailant did not respond to these efforts. As a result, authorities were given the order to neutralize the attacker.

At least 10 people were hospitalized, including one child, and four hostages were rescued during the incident. The President of Ukraine confirmed that the gunman was carrying a legally registered firearm and had recently approached licensing authorities to renew his permit.

The Prosecutor General has stated that an investigation into the attack will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the gunman’s actions. The Ukrainian government has offered condolences to the families of the victims, with verified information on the incident being made publicly available.

Source: Al Jazeera