Rustavi market shooting

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Rustavi market shooting
LocationRustavi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia
DateFebruary 9, 2024 (2 months ago) (2024-02-09)
Attack type
Mass murder, mass shooting[1]
WeaponsShotgun
Deaths4[2]
Injured1

On February 9, 2024, a mass shooting occurred in Rustavi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia. A man opened fire in the local market, killing four people and wounding one.[3]

Background[edit]

Mass shootings are relatively rare in Georgia, which had tightened gun ownership laws requiring special permission to buy or carry firearms. In 2023, a retired military officer fatally shot five people, including a police officer, and injured another five in Kakheti before committing suicide.[4]

Shooting[edit]

In the early morning, the 36-year-old suspect fired several shots in the market of Rustavi.[citation needed] One of the victims was the suspect's uncle. Another target was his cousin who was injured and taken to a hospital.[5] The suspect was detained at the scene.[4][6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Mass shooting occurs at market in Georgia". Caliber.Az. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Death toll in Rustavi shooting reaches 4-UPDATED". Azerbaijani Press Agency. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  3. ^ Service, RFE/RL's Georgian. "Four Killed By Gunman At Market In Georgia's Rustavi". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Four killed, one injured in shooting at market in Georgia". Al Arabiya. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Suspect in shooting that left four dead arrested, charged in Rustavi". Agenda.ge. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Four killed in shooting incident at market in Georgia -interior ministry". Reuters. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
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