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Rustavi market shooting
2024 mass shooting in Georgia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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On February 9, 2024, a mass shooting occurred in Rustavi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia. A man opened fire in the local market, killing four people and wounding one.[5]
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Background
Mass shootings are relatively rare in Georgia, which had tightened gun ownership laws requiring special permission to buy or carry firearms. In 2023, a retired military officer fatally shot five people, including a police officer, and injured another five in Kakheti before committing suicide.[6]
Shooting
In the early morning, the 36-year-old suspect fired several shots in the market of Rustavi.[citation needed] One of the victims was the suspect's uncle. Another target was his cousin who was injured and taken to a hospital.[7] The suspect was detained at the scene.[6][8]
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