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Russia detains man for killing police officer

Russian authorities have detained a man who killed a police officer and wounded three others in the Orenburg region.

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Orenburg region, Russia
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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 07:21 UTC
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A man who killed a police officer and wounded three others in Russia's Orenburg region has been detained by authorities. The perpetrator, identified as 52-year-old Sergey Basalaev, was traveling in a 'GAZon' truck when he was discovered and neutralized near Beloshapka village. The incident occurred on April 16 when the man, who was wanted by police, attacked officers during an attempted arrest. The Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the detention, marking a resolution to the violent confrontation.
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