A shooting occurred in Makhachkala [Russia], resulting in the death of three law enforcement officers, writes Russian media.

According to the head of Dagestan, Sergey Melikov, police officers tried to stop a car, the driver of which opened fire: According to preliminary data, the Ministry of Internal Affairs officers tried to stop the car, but the driver did not obey and opened fire on them. There are victims. Law enforcement agencies are currently working”.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Dagestan, 3 police officers were killed in the shootout.

It is reported that the attack was carried out by 4 armed individuals. Two of them were eliminated, while two others escaped. The police car in which they disappeared was found on one of the city’s streets.

Russian media also note that 3 police officers were killed in the attack. However, according to other information, one police officer was killed in the shootout, and four others were taken to the hospital. In addition to law enforcement officers, a minor girl was wounded in the shootout - she was wounded in the arm.