In Kazan, as a result of the shooting at school No.175 on Tuesday, May 11, at least nine people - eight schoolchildren and a teacher - were killed, Russian media reported, citing law enforcement sources..

According to Mash, two unknown men with weapons entered the school and opened fire.. One of the shooters - a 17-year-old teenager - later jumped out of the window and was detained, the other was blocked by security forces on the second floor of the school. RIA Novosti, referring to emergency services, reports that an explosion occurred in the school building after the shooting.

The school building is cordoned off by the fighters of the Russian Guard. Dozens of ambulances and police cars arrived at the scene. Some schoolchildren are on the street, however, according to eyewitnesses, there may still be people at the school. There is a rescue ladder near the school building that leads to the third floor..

The President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov left for the place, a representative of the authorities told reporters. Reported by Deutsche Welle.