Police officers injured in shooting on Leninsky Prospekt, will award the medals

the Police officers wounded during a shooting on Leninsky Prospekt in Moscow, will present the awards. Injured law enforcement officers were able to disarm the attacker man.

As reported by the official representative of the Ministry of internal Affairs of Russia Irina Wolf, the decision on awarding was made by the head of the Ministry Vladimir Kolokoltsev. Inspectors of traffic police – captain Sergei Krylov and senior Lieutenant Alexei Poyarkov – want to reward with medals “For distinction in protection of public order”.

“Sergey Krylov and Alexey Poyarkov, faced with deadly dangers, acted competently and confidently, which helped to prevent serious consequences and preserve the lives of surrounding citizens,” said Wolf.

the Incident on Leninsky Prospekt near the house number 156 took place on 15 June. Inspectors stopped a car for traffic violation, when suddenly they were approached by a passer-by and opened fire. The police were forced to use his gun.

All participants of the shooting get to the hospital. One police officer is in stable condition in the intensive care unit, and the second in a coma, he is connected to the ventilator.

Attacked the guards, a native of Nazran Ratmir gala is in intensive care, to question it is not yet possible. His house is already raided. He also appointed psychiatric examination.