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Ukrainian police fatally shoot gunman who killed at least 6 hostages

Ukrainian police fatally shoot gunman who killed at least 6 hostages

Summary

A gunman killed at least six people in Kyiv, Ukraine, and took hostages inside a supermarket. Police tried to negotiate for about 40 minutes but then stormed the building and killed the attacker.

Key Facts

  • The incident took place in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv.
  • The attacker killed four people on the street and a fifth inside the supermarket.
  • A sixth victim died later in the hospital from injuries.
  • Police negotiators spoke to the gunman for about 40 minutes without success.
  • The attacker was armed with a legally registered carbine rifle.
  • The attacker had applied to renew his weapon permit and provided a medical certificate.
  • Special police units stormed the supermarket to end the situation after negotiations failed.
  • The investigation will check which medical center gave the certificate for the attacker.
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