A serious incident occurred this morning in Sykhiv district of Lviv, where a dispute between two parents of third-grade students escalated into a shooting. One man used a traumatic weapon against another during an altercation outside a school. Two individuals sought medical assistance.
Timeline of Events:
- The conflict began with an argument between students in a third-grade class.
- Parents arrived at the school to resolve the matter but continued arguing outside on school grounds.
- During the confrontation, one of the men drew a traumatic pistol and fired at the other.
- The injured man was hospitalized with a stable and satisfactory condition.
- The second man also sought medical care following the altercation.
- A Security Service inspector (SOB) intervened quickly, disarmed the shooter, and called an ambulance.
Lviv region police have opened a criminal case under Article 296, Part 4 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — hooliganism involving a weapon. Investigators are currently determining the full details of the incident.
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi condemned the use of any weapon on school property, calling for a permanent weapons ban for individuals involved in such incidents.
“These actions pose a real danger to children, teachers, and society. This is completely unacceptable,” the mayor emphasized.
Official Statement:
- No children or school staff were harmed.
- The investigation is ongoing, with police continuing to collect all relevant facts.