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Kyiv police shoot dead gunman who killed at least 5, took hostages

Kyiv police shoot dead gunman who killed at least 5, took hostages

Summary

A gunman in Kyiv killed at least five people and took hostages in a supermarket before police shot him dead after failed negotiations. Ten others were injured and hospitalized, and the police are investigating the attack and the gunman's motives.

Key Facts

  • The shooting happened in Kyiv, Ukraine, in the Holosiivskyi district.
  • The gunman killed at least five people before entering a supermarket and taking hostages.
  • Police tried to negotiate with the attacker for about 40 minutes without success.
  • Special police stormed the supermarket and killed the gunman when he resisted arrest.
  • Ten people were injured and taken to the hospital.
  • The attacker had a legally registered carbine firearm and had applied to renew his permit.
  • Authorities are investigating the medical certificate the attacker submitted for the weapon permit.
  • Police and bystanders were seen taking cover and evacuating during the incident.
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