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Soldier shoots dead 2 fellow troops & officer during drill in Russia, still at large Armed soldier at large after shooting dead 2 fellow troops & officer during drill in Russi
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A Russian soldier has opened fire at fellow troops during target practice in Russia’s Far East, killing three people, including an officer. One more soldier was injured. A Russian soldier has opened fire at fellow troops during target practice in Russia’s Far East, killing three people. The Defense Ministry said the incident may be a result of the serviceman suffering a nervous breakdown.
Local authorities reported an emergency situation at one of the military units in the city of Belogorsk, Amur Region, on Friday.Local authorities reported an emergency situation at one of the military units in the city of Belogorsk, Amur Region, on Friday.
“At the firing range, a soldier shot dead two fellow troops and an officer. Another soldier was injured. He’s now in the hospital,” they said in a statement. The incident occurred during a scheduled night target practice. The serviceman fired at his fellow soldiers, who were about to enter the shooting range, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee.
The shooter fled the crime scene and is currently at large, after having stolen a machine gun with several ammunition cartridges, the administration said. “An officer and two troops were fatally wounded, with two other servicemen were taken to a medical facility where they receive all the necessary assistance," the Defense Ministry said.
Security at schools, hospitals, administrative buildings and other key facilities in the area has been boosted. The shooter, whose identity is undisclosed, fled the scene and is currently at large.
The authorities urged the populace to alert police if they “come across a suspicious armed person in military uniform.” The perpetrator is reportedly armed after having stolen a machine gun with several ammunition cartridges.
The identity of the shooter hasn’t been disclosed. The Defense Ministry said it is considering “all probable causes for the incident, including a nervous breakdown of a serviceman.”
Measures are being taken in Belogorsk to prevent hostage situations involving the shooter.Security at schools, hospitals, administrative buildings and other key facilities in the area has been stepped up.
The authorities have urged locals to stay vigilant and alert police if they “come across a suspicious armed person in military uniform.”