A suspect in the murder of five people near Ryazan was arrested at the request of investigators

Kasimov district court has arrested a man suspected in the murder of five people in the village Elatma in Ryazan region. The crime was committed on April 4, reports the RF IC in the region on the official site.

According to investigators, the attacker shot people with a hunting rifle. “The investigation of the criminal case against 31-year-old man suspected of committing a crime under article Murder of two or more persons”, – said the press service of the Ministry.

Due to timely conduct of investigative actions of the gunman was detained. During interrogation the man said that he actually fired shots at people. Their actions he explained were necessary defense.

In the suspect’s apartment searched. The gun that shot the man, withdrawn.