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Kyiv Shooting Death Toll Rises to Seven, Mayor Says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 20, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 20, 2026
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A weekend mass shooting in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district has claimed a seventh life as a critically wounded victim died in hospital, bringing the total killed to seven, with 14 more injured and several critically ill.
Kyiv Shooting Death Toll Reaches Seven as Mayor Reports Latest Victim
Details and Aftermath of the Kyiv District Shooting
Incident Overview
April 20 (Reuters) - A man hit in a Kyiv district shooting on Saturday has died in hospital, bringing the toll of those killed in the incident to seven, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Monday.
A Russian-born man opened fire on passers-by with an automatic rifle on Saturday before barricading himself in a supermarket with hostages, where he was shot dead by police.
Victims and Hospitalization Status
"The victim was in extremely serious condition. The doctors fought for his life, but unfortunately they were unable to save him," Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app.
He added that seven people including a child remain hospitalised after being wounded in the shooting, which occurred in the capital's leafy Holosiivskyi district. Four of those hospitalised are in intensive care.
Investigation and Security Concerns
Such shooting incidents are extremely rare in Ukraine and the country's security service said it was being investigated as a terrorist act. Police have not yet identified a motive for the shooting.
Public Response and Gun Control Questions
The shooting has raised questions both about the public's right to self-defence and about how the gunman was able to obtain a firearms permit, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko has said.
(Reporting by Anna Pruchnicka; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
Key Takeaways
- •The shooter, a 57‑year‑old Moscow‑born Ukrainian, legally held a KelTec SUB‑2000 carbine and began by setting his apartment on fire before opening fire on civilians and taking hostages in a supermarket—he was killed by police after a 40‑minute standoff.
- •The attack—rare in Kyiv’s wartime environment—is being investigated as a potential terrorist act; public debate has intensified over self‑defence rights and how the gunman obtained his firearms permit.
- •Fourteen people were wounded, including a 12‑year‑old and a 4‑month‑old infant; four remain in intensive care and eight are still hospitalised, underscoring the tragedy’s human toll and raising questions about security protocols.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kyiv shooting death toll rises to seven, mayor says
1How many people died in the Kyiv shooting?
Seven people have died as a result of the shooting in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district.
2Who was responsible for the Kyiv shooting incident?
A Russian-born man opened fire with an automatic rifle before being shot dead by police.
3Where did the shooting occur in Kyiv?
The shooting took place in the leafy Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv.
4How many people remain hospitalised after the shooting?
Seven people, including a child, remain hospitalised, with four in intensive care.
5What is the status of the investigation into the shooting?
The incident is being investigated as a terrorist act by Ukrainian security services, and police have not yet identified a motive.
