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Wednesday, 23 April
kyiv

A man was shot in Kyiv

On Tuesday, April 22, a man was shot in Kyiv. Law enforcement officers are currently investigating the circumstances of the incident.

This was reported by the press service of the Kyiv Police.

Law enforcement officials specify that a report that a man was found in the Sviatoshynskyi district of the capital with a gunshot wound was received at 08:50.

The leadership of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Kyiv, police officers of the territorial unit, dog handlers, and medics immediately left for the specified address.

"The victim was hospitalized. At this time, the victim is receiving medical care," police say.

An investigative and operational group and other emergency services are currently working at the scene. Kyiv police are establishing the circumstances and searching for those involved in the crime.

Investigators also initiated criminal proceedings under Part 2 of Article 15, Part 1 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – attempted murder.

Earlier , a shooting occurred in the Obolonsky district of Kyiv . An ambulance took a person in serious condition, and the attacker was quickly detained by law enforcement officers.