Chisinau shooting: Man wounded with illegal firearm in Botanica
A man sustained injuries during a shooting incident in the Botanica district of Chisinau on Saturday night. Medical officials confirmed the victim's injuries are non-life-threatening, and he remains in stable condition.
Moldovan police intervened at approximately 10:00 p.m. following reports that a male suspect from Straseni discharged a firearm during a violent altercation involving multiple individuals. Law enforcement authorities promptly identified the shooter and placed him under a 72-hour preventive detention.
Investigation and legal procedures
Preliminary findings indicate the suspect wounded the victim in the left forearm during the brawl. Emergency services transported the wounded man to a local hospital, where he received immediate medical treatment.
Initial forensic assessments revealed that the firearm used in the assault was possessed illegally. Authorities have officially initiated a criminal investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the altercation.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
