A Russian gunman kills 6 people in a supermarket in Kiev, and is shot dead by special forces

The 58-year-old shooter was a long-time resident of the Donetsk region and was born in Moscow, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Interior Minister Ihor Klimenko.

Zelensky said he took at least four hostages, killed one of them, and shot four others in the street. Another woman died in hospital from her injuries.

A video clip taken by eyewitnesses showed the gunman Shooting the victim Within walking distance on the street. Other bodies were seen lying on the sidewalk and in the courtyards.

The gunman was seen walking down the street carrying a weapon. (East 2 West)

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Ukrainian special forces stormed the store after 40 minutes of failed negotiations, according to Klimenko.

At least 14 people were injured in the attack, although officials warned that the number could rise as people continue to seek medical help.

Among the wounded were a 12-year-old boy and a supermarket security guard, according to Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

The gunman was photographed dead in the store. (East 2 West)

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So was the shooter, Zelensky said They set fire to an apartment Before the attack, although it is unclear whether there were injuries caused by arson.

“My condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims” Zelensky wrote In X’s post, “…we wish a speedy recovery to all those injured.”

The gunman had previously been tried on criminal charges, but had a valid weapons permit, according to authorities. Investigators from the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine are conducting the investigation.

The gunman was seen carrying a weapon and shooting in the street. (East 2 West)

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The Ukrainian Security Service described the attack as… Terrorist act.

“All available information about him and the motives behind his actions are being thoroughly investigated,” Zelensky said. “Every detail must be verified.”

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One of the shooter’s neighbors, Hannah Kulick (75 years old), described the attacker as an “educated and polite man” who lives alone and does not socialize much.

“You would never think it was some criminal,” Kulik told the Associated Press.