Russia: Shooting at school in Kazan concludes with the arrest of one attacker, death of the other May 11. Casualties reported /update 1

Event

A shooting at School No. 175, a high school on Jaudat Faizi Street in Kazan, has concluded the morning of May 11. Incoming reports suggest that two assailants carried out the attack, detonating an explosive device before opening fire; police have arrested one attacker and killed the other. Reports regarding the casualty count are conflicting, though the incident has resulted in at least nine deaths and 20 injuries. Most of the casualties are reportedly pupils and one teacher. The assailants are reportedly teenagers; it is unclear if they were pupils at the school. The motive for the shooting is not immediately clear.

A heavy emergency personnel contingent has deployed; security operations are ongoing. Localized traffic, transport, and business disruptions are likely near the incident site.

Advice

Avoid the area until police conclude their investigations and give the all-clear. Allow additional time to reach your destination if operating near School No. 175.