In Kharkiv region, a man threw a grenade at opponents during an argument: one dead, a teenager injured

In Lozova, Kharkiv region, a conflict arose between three men on the territory of warehouse premises. One of them pulled out a hand grenade, activated it, and threw it at his opponents. As reported by the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, there is one fatality and a teenager was injured, UNN reports.

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According to the investigation, on the evening of October 10, a conflict arose between three men on the territory of warehouse premises in the city of Lozova.

During the dispute, the 48-year-old suspect pulled out a hand grenade, activated it by removing the safety pin, and threw it at his opponents.

As a result of the explosion, a 39-year-old man, a 17-year-old boy, and the suspect himself were injured.

The 39-year-old victim died in the hospital.

Law enforcement officers promptly detained the attacker.

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Under the procedural guidance of the Lozova District Prosecutor's Office of Kharkiv Oblast, he was notified of suspicion on the following facts:

— attempted intentional murder of two persons, committed in a manner dangerous to the lives of many persons (Part 2 of Article 15, paragraphs 1, 5 of Part 2 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine);

— intentional murder, committed in a manner dangerous to the lives of many persons (paragraph 5 of Part 2 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine);

— illegal acquisition, carrying, and storage of ammunition without a permit provided by law (Part 1 of Article 263 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

At the request of the prosecutor, the court chose a preventive measure for him — detention without the right to bail. Currently, the suspect is in the hospital under escort.

The motives of the crime are being investigated.

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