It is noted that in the city of Karachaevsk, a man on the side of the road fired at least six shots from a gun at police officers.

One of the police officers died on the spot from his injuries.

Another staff member was also injured and received medical attention.

The attacker was liquidated by return fire.

“A criminal case has been initiated under the article of the Criminal Code of Russia“ Encroachment on the life of a law enforcement officer, ”the message says.

Earlier, an employee of the Rosgvardia died during his detention in the Pushkin district of St. Petersburg.