Ukraine’s law enforcement has apprehended a suspect in the murder of Vitaliy Zhuravlov, the deputy mayor of Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, the regional governor, Serhiy Lysak, reported on Telegram on Feb. 12.
The 33-year-old alleged perpetrator had been planning the killing for months, said the authorities.
Zhuravlov died on the spot as a result of the shooting.
The suspect concealed the weapon in a forested area and was later found in a rented apartment.
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The perpetrator had contemplated similar crimes against other officials in Nikopol, which are currently under investigation, said Ukraine’s Interior Ministry.
The suspect faces charges of intentional homicide and is in custody.
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NV’s sources in law enforcement suggest that the main theories surrounding Zhuravlyov’s murder are connected with a conflict with a local criminal group, ongoing since 2017.
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