The Dagestan Interior Ministry reported two attackers killed in a shootout with the police

The Dagestan police have clarified information about the shootout that took place in Makhachkala on May 5. Two unknown individuals attacked a traffic police unit on Kerimov Street and opened fire.

As a result, two police officers were killed and two more were injured. In addition, three civilians were injured. Among them were a 40-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl. The police managed to neutralize the attackers with return fire.

The head of Dagestan, Sergei Melikov, noted that the shootout began after an attempt to stop the car: the driver did not comply and started shooting. A criminal case has been opened under three articles: attempt on the life of law enforcement officers, hijacking without the purpose of theft, and illegal arms trafficking.

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