At Least 6 Killed In Southwestern Russia Shooting Spree

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<p>MOSCOW, RUSSIA (BNO NEWS) -- At least six people were reported dead after a violent shooting in southwestern Russia, local authorities said Monday.

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<p>The incident occurred at around 2 p.m. local time when a gunman apparently opened fire randomly in the city of Belgorod, located in the oblast which carries the same name.

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<p>According to RIA Novosti, the gunman began shooting on the street before entering a nearby shop. He later fled on a BMW vehicle, which was found several minutes later. A second gunman might have been involved, but this has not been confirmed.

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<p>Meanwhile, some reports said the local hunting store might have been the target of a robbery. Five people were shot dead at the scene, and a 14-yea-old girl was also shot. She later succumbed to her wounds, bringing the death toll to six.

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<p>Although the gunman was not officially identified, local media said the main suspect was Sergei Pomazun, a 32-year-old local resident who has been convicted on four occasions.

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