18 Jun 2024 | 11:51 AM UTC
Ukraine: Authorities continue responding to shooting in central Kyiv June 18 /update 1
Police continue to respond to a shooting incident on V. Yarmola Street, Shevchenko District, Kyiv, Ukraine, June 18; one person injured.
Police continue to respond to a shooting incident that occurred at V. Yarmola Street in Kyiv on June 18. A gunman reportedly approached a vehicle with two occupants and shot at them, injuring one. The unidentified suspect immediately fled from the scene and remains at large. Police and emergency services are deployed near the incident area, and investigations are ongoing; authorities have cordoned off the area around the incident site to facilitate the police operation.
Tight security and localized road travel disruptions are likely near V. Yarmola Street until the investigations are concluded.
Avoid the incident site until authorities give the all-clear and vacate the scene. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
