A man was taken into custody in Kharkiv after discharging a starter pistol in the air while under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred on April 26 at the Historical Museum metro station, prompting a swift response from local authorities.
Police received reports of the shooting at approximately 9:10 PM. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The suspect was transported to a police station for further questioning to clarify the circumstances surrounding the event.
This incident comes amid heightened sensitivity to gun violence in Ukraine, particularly following a tragic shooting in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district on April 18, where a man killed seven people. Authorities are currently considering appropriate legal actions against the individual involved in the Kharkiv incident.
A man was arrested in Kharkiv after firing a starter pistol in a metro station, with no injuries reported. The incident raises concerns following a recent mass shooting in Kyiv.