Authorities in the Lviv region are investigating the death of an 11-year-old boy whose body was discovered on May 8 in the city of Sheptytskyi. The child was found with a fatal stab wound, prompting an immediate police response.
Police received a report around 7:00 PM regarding an unresponsive child on Naberezhna Street. A team from the local police department, including patrol officers and juvenile prevention specialists, quickly arrived at the scene.
Upon examination, investigators noted a stab wound on the boy’s body, which is believed to be the cause of death. The victim has been identified as a resident of the area.
In light of these developments, law enforcement has initiated a criminal investigation under Article 115, Part 2 of the Ukrainian Criminal Code, which pertains to intentional murder. The head of the Lviv police has taken personal oversight of the case.
The tragic death of an 11-year-old boy in Sheptytskyi, Lviv, has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his fatal injuries. Authorities are treating the case as a homicide and have launched a formal inquiry.