Tragedy at Funicular Station
A tragedy occurred at the station of the capital funicular, when an employee of the State Protection Service accidentally injured a teenager. This was reported by the State Bureau of Investigations.
Details of the Incident
On April 7th, a conflict arose between a man working as a driver in the State Protection Service and the teenager. As they were exiting the wagon, the man pushed the teenager, causing him to fall, hit his head, and cut his neck. The teenager died on the spot from the injuries.
Victim Identified
The deceased young man was named Maxim, he was a 10th grade student and an active athlete, attending the football sports school «Smena».
Legal Action Taken
Following the incident, the employees of the State Bureau of Investigations initiated a criminal case. The suspect has been suspended from performing official duties. Currently, the issue of accusing him of intentional homicide (part 1 of article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine) is being decided.
State Protection Service Response
The State Protection Service of Ukraine is providing all necessary assistance to law enforcement agencies and will actively support the pre-trial investigation process.
