This was reported by the Investigative Committee.

“A criminal case has been initiated on the grounds of a crime under Art.

317 of the Criminal Code of Russia (encroachment on the life of a law enforcement officer), Part 1 of Article 222 of the Criminal Code of Russia (illicit trafficking in firearms),” the agency said.

The attack will be investigated by the Department of Particularly Important Cases of the Investigation Department, and an investigative task force has been set up.