A shooting occurred at the Svitlovodsk City Council due to the actions of the deputy mayor
An incident involving the use of a firearm was reported at the Svitlovodsk City Council building in the Kirovohrad region, resulting in several people being hospitalized.
This was reported by Suspilne.
According to preliminary information, the deputy mayor opened fire on those present, resulting in two people being injured.
City Council Secretary Vitaliy Bakumenko confirmed the incident in comments to journalists.
He stated that after the first shots were fired, the institution’s operations were immediately suspended, and all employees and visitors were urgently evacuated from the building.
The condition of the victims is currently being assessed, but it is known that both injured individuals are receiving the necessary medical care.
Police investigative teams and representatives of special services are working at the scene of the incident to determine the shooter’s motives.
Eyewitnesses note that the conflict erupted suddenly during the workday, after which the official drew a weapon. Law enforcement officers have cordoned off the area around the administrative building and are conducting initial investigative actions to document the crime.
Regional and city officials are currently refraining from making extensive official comments regarding the reasons for the deputy mayor’s aggressive behavior.
It is known only that the situation is under full control of law enforcement agencies, and that authorities are attempting to apprehend the suspect or have already neutralized him.
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