Russian soldier shoots two hapless residents in Chechen villageRuslan Isayev, North Caucasus - A Russian contract soldier without provocation opened fire in a Chechen village, killing two local men.
The soldier, from a unit deployed on the outskirts of Itum-Kala, made a call from a public telephone booth and upon emerging suddenly began shooting at a nearby parked car. Two young men were sitting in it, one of whom was from the local police; both men died instantly.
The soldier was detained at the crime scene and only saved from the wrath of the bystanders by being taken to a nearby police station.
The reason for the shooting is not entirely clear although the fact that he was drunk may have played a part. However there is one version circulating that he was either angered by a quarrel he had with someone on the phone or received some bad news.
The outcome of this senseless shooting will be decided by the court. (S/E,T) |
