Former teacher of Sharhorod: what is known about the suspect in the murder of schoolchildren.
According to inkorr.com: Former teacher Olexiy Ponomaryov, who is suspected of murdering two schoolchildren from the Sharhorod Lyceum in Vinnytsia region, previously had disciplinary issues while working at Kopystyryn Gymnasium. According to colleagues, he started working at the school in October 2024. Soon conflicts arose with students due to foul language and rude behavior.
Conflicts with Students
In April, there was a conflict with a student Mykola Bylyi, one of the victims during the attack on September 10. The teacher was recorded holding the boy in the shelter during the air raid.
Tragedy in Sharhorod
Recall that in the morning of September 10, the bodies of two students with stab wounds were discovered in Sharhorod. Due to these events, the country declared days of mourning.
Olexiy Ponomaryov, the suspect in the murder, had a history of conflicts with students even during his previous workplace. His aggressive behavior raised serious concerns among teachers and parents, leading to tragic consequences. In educational institutions, it is important to respond promptly to all threats to the safety and well-being of students to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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