Shot man found in Odesa, fleeing driver detained

Body with gunshot wound found near car

Law enforcement officers in the Kyiv district of Odesa city discovered the body of a man showing signs of a gunshot wound. The incident occurred on the morning of September 30 on Lyustdorfska Road. According to police information, during routine patrol, officers spotted a body on the roadway next to a parked Chevrolet. The deceased was likely the driver of this vehicle.

Detention of driver attempting to flee

At the scene, patrol officers also detained the driver of a ZAZ Tavria. The man attempted to leave the location where the body was found. Urgent investigative actions are currently being conducted with him to establish his role in the incident.

Investigation of crime circumstances

An investigative and operational group and the forensic laboratory of the regional police are working at the scene. Law enforcement officers are gathering evidence and establishing the circumstances of the crime. The issue of entering information into the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations is also being resolved. Details of the incident are being clarified.