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The number of fatalities from Saturday's shooting in Kyiv has risen to seven people #war

The death toll from the shooting in Kyiv has risen to seven, with two victims succumbing to their injuries days after the incident. The shooter, Dmitry Vasilievichenko, had a criminal history and was assessed as mentally fit to possess a firearm despite past offenses.
bbcnewsrussian • 2026-04-20T17:50:55Z
Summary
The death toll from the shooting in Kyiv has risen to seven, with two victims succumbing to their injuries days after the incident. The shooter, Dmitry Vasilievichenko, had a criminal history and was assessed as mentally fit to possess a firearm despite past offenses.
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58 years
age of the shooter
Provides context about the shooter's background and potential motivations
he was born from Moscow in 58 years
Key entities
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Russia
Themes
#dmitry_vasilievichenko • #kyiv_shooting • #police_response
Key developments
Phase 1
The death toll from the shooting in Kyiv has risen to seven, with two victims succumbing to their injuries days after the incident. The shooter, Dmitry Vasilievichenko, had a criminal history and was assessed as mentally fit to possess a firearm despite past offenses.
  • The death toll from the shooting in Kyiv has increased to seven, with two victims dying from their injuries in the days following the incident
  • The shooter, Dmitry Vasilievichenko, had a criminal history and was previously assessed as mentally fit to possess a firearm despite past offenses
  • At 58 years old, Vasilievichenko held dual citizenship in Ukraine and Russia, had ties to pro-Russian separatists, and had prior conflicts with neighbors
  • The police response is under investigation, as two officers reportedly abandoned their posts during the incident, leaving victims exposed
  • Authorities are examining various motives for the attack, including the shooters mental health and possible connections to Russia, emphasizing the difficulty in preventing lone-wolf attacks