Armenian killed in Russian Kislovodsk

12:35 • 23.07.12

At least two people died, others were injured as a result of a brawl in Russian town of Kislovodsk.

 

According to newsru.com, one of the victims is a 25-year-old Armenian. Fifteen people were engaged in the fight.

 

Witnesses say three young people were standing near a café in the town being approached by Cossack patrol group. The argument between them turned into a brawl with the usage of weapons. One of the Cossacks shot at the Armenian from a traumatic gun, cut the throat of a Georgian, and another young man standing near, then stabbed a person from Karachaevo.

 

The Cossacks are reported to have losses too, taking with them three injured.
According to one hypothesis, the scuffle started after one of the conflicting parties tried to snatch the other’s phone. Hearing a police car siren, the brawl participants fled the scene. The police managed to catch one of them.