Shooting in Irpin: police have arrested a local resident
This has been reported by the Kyiv Regional Police.
Law enforcement officers received a report of a shooting in Irpin, Bucha District, at around 21:14. According to preliminary information, an unknown person opened fire at passers-by on one of the town’s streets. A patrol police response team and an investigative team were dispatched to the scene.
How the shooter was apprehended
Upon arrival, law enforcement officers quickly identified a man who may have been involved in the shooting. He was detained. The suspect turned out to be a 47-year-old resident of Irpin. According to the police, no one was injured as a result of the shooting.
What is known about the investigation
Investigators are establishing all the circumstances of the evening incident — in particular, the causes of the conflict, the man’s motives and the details of the use of the weapon. A criminal case has been opened in connection with the incident under Part 4 of Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — hooliganism involving the use of a weapon. This offence is classified as a serious crime. The penalty under this article provides for imprisonment for a term of three to seven years. Law enforcement officers are continuing their investigation.
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