Arrested Shooter at Bessarabskaya Square: What We Know About the Incident in Central Kyiv.

According to ТСН: In Kyiv, police detained a man who opened fire at Bessarabskaya Square.

Law enforcement reported that during the investigation, two individuals connected to the incident were identified. As a result, a 28-year-old local resident was arrested.

Preliminary Investigation

Currently, a preliminary investigation is underway under Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which provides for hooliganism with the use of firearms. The police are clarifying all the details of the event and the role of each participant. Under the sanction of this article, a punishment of up to seven years of imprisonment may be imposed.

Details of the Conflict

It became known that on the night of December 21, a verbal dispute occurred between two groups at Bessarabskaya Square around midnight. During the conflict, one of the participants fired a shot into the air, after which everyone present left the scene.

This situation has raised concerns among residents and witnesses, as firing a weapon in public is a serious offense. The police urge anyone who can assist with the investigation to come forward with information. The incident underscores the importance of maintaining public order in society.