Law enforcement officials stated that the incident occurred in the Pechersk district on Dec.24. A call about the shooting was received on the 112 emergency hotline.
The caller reported observing a Porsche on Shovkovychna Street and hearing several gunshots before the vehicle drove away in an unknown direction.
The police relayed the information about the incident to their colleagues and initiated a search for the potential suspect, locating and stopping the vehicle on Lesi Ukrainki Boulevard. The vehicle was occupied by a 40-year-old driver and a 25-year-old passenger.
The latter appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and behaved aggressively. During a cursory check, the patrol officers found ammunition cartridges and a used shell casing.
The suspect was arrested on the spot,
and law enforcement officials have opened an investigation into the matter.