Stabbing Attack at Russian Shopping Mall Leaves 1 Dead, 5 Injured

A man went on a stabbing rampage at a shopping mall in Krasnodar, southern Russia, leaving one woman dead and five others injured, AFP and other news agencies reported on Saturday (June 20).

The man reportedly also threw fireworks into a children's play area inside the mall.

There were no casualties reported in the play area.

The Investigative Committee of Russia has arrested a 19-year-old male suspect and launched an investigation.

The motive for the crime has not yet been determined.

The Investigative Committee typically handles major criminal cases.

In a video released by local media, the suspect is seen saying, "I'm sick of my life," shortly after his arrest.

Authorities plan to conduct a psychiatric evaluation of the suspect.

(Photo: TASS, Yonhap News)
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