8 dead in Russia school shooting
By John Bowden - 05/11/21 07:25 AM EDT
At least eight people were killed when a gunman attacked a school in Russia on Monday, while nearly two dozen others were wounded.
The Associated Press and The Washington Post reported that seven eighth-grade students were killed in the attack, along with one teacher. The suspected gunman, who is 19, is in custody, according to Russian officials.
The name of the suspected shooter was not immediately released, but police added that at least one firearm had been found registered in his name.
“The terrorist has been arrested, [he is] 19 years old. A firearm is registered in his name. Other accomplices haven’t been established, an investigation is underway,” said Rustam Minnikhanov, governor of the Tatarstan republic. The shooting occurred in the state's capital, Kazan.
One weapon was recovered after the attack, a Turkish-manufactured shotgun known as an Hatsan Escort, according to the Post.
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