07 Dec 2023 | 09:44 AM UTC
Russia: Shooter reportedly dead following shooting incident in Bryansk Dec. 7
Police continue response to shooting at School No. 5 in Bryansk, Russia, Dec. 7; one dead, assailant killed. Increased security likely.
Authorities are responding to a shooting incident that occurred in Bryansk Dec. 7. Media reports suggest an individual opened fire in School No. 5, in Mikrorayon Moskovskiy, Bryansk. The shooter, a student of the school, injured two people before committing suicide. One of the injured students later died from their injuries. Authorities have not yet confirmed the shooter's motive. The school has been reportedly evacuated while police investigations are ongoing.
Authorities will almost certainly maintain heightened security measures around the incident site over the coming hours. Business and transport disruptions are likely in the surrounding area.
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Heed instructions from security services. Check for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in the surrounding area.
