Gunman killed after opening fire in Kyiv supermarket; 5 dead, 10 hospitalized
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Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
A gunman who opened fire in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district on April 18 was killed by police after leaving at least five people dead and 10 others injured.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said the attacker was a 58-year-old native of Moscow who used an automatic weapon. After the shooting, he barricaded himself inside the store.
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported that the suspect was eliminated as special forces moved in to detain him. The National Police's Rapid Operational Response Units (KORD) stormed the supermarket where the attacker had barricaded himself.
Officials said the gunman had taken hostages and opened fire on a police officer during the operation. Prior to the assault, negotiators attempted to reach a peaceful resolution.
A fire also broke out in an apartment where the suspect was registered, according to preliminary information.
According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, 10 people have been hospitalized with injuries and are receiving medical assistance. Four hostages were rescued.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko earlier said a child had been wounded and was transported to the hospital.
Zelensky added that investigators from the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine are working to establish all circumstances of the attack. Authorities said information about the victims is still being clarified, and further details will be released as they become available.
