Multiple fatalities and several injuries were reported after a shooter opened fire on people in Kyiv, Ukraine, this Saturday. A police operation to apprehend the suspect took place, resulting in the suspect’s death.
A gunman opened fire on people and took hostages in a supermarket in Kyiv on Saturday, killing “several” people and wounding others, the Ukrainian capital’s mayor Vitali Klitschko said. The suspect was killed in the ensuing arrest attempt, Interior Minister Igor Klymenko said.
“The gunman was killed during his arrest in Kyiv,” Klymenko said on social media, adding that the suspect “had taken people hostage and fired at police officers during the arrest.”
A special operation to apprehend the man – who had opened fire in a supermarket – was taking place. According to preliminary reports, “gunshots were also heard inside the supermarket,” Klitschko said.
He added that the shooting, also reported by Ukraine’s police, “has resulted in injuries and several fatalities”.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that at least five people have been killed.
“At present, five people have been confirmed killed. My condolences to the families and loved ones. Ten people are currently hospitalized with injuries and trauma,” Zelensky said on X, adding that “four hostages have been rescued”.
“All the circumstances are being established,” Zelensky said, urging “a swift investigation” into the shooting.
This is a developing story, more information will be added as it becomes available.