UPDATE Shots fired at the airport. Two people died in the line of duty, and the assailant was caught
UPDATE 18:50 The people who were shot at Chisinau International Airport died while on duty, the Ministry of Internal Affairs announces.
"Authorities are restoring the situation in the area. The assailant will be held responsible by law enforcement institutions that have opened a criminal investigation file on the case. The investigation has already been launched by the Public Prosecutor's Office".
The country's leadership has been urgently informed of the situation, the source adds.
UPDATE 18:38 The government channel "Prima Sursă" reports that two people were shot dead by a foreign citizen who was denied entry into our country through the border crossing point at Chisinau International Airport. While accompanying him to the sterile area for return, he took the gun of a border policeman and fatally wounded 2 people.
"At this time, the individual was neutralized and handcuffed by the intervening special troops. All flights have been delayed and passengers have been evacuated from the airport. All measures have been taken to bring the situation back to normal. Law enforcement officials will continue to ensure security and public order at the airport," the statement said.
UPDATE 18:32 The assailant has been captured by the Lightning Special Assignment Brigade.
"Fighters from the Special Destination Police Brigade FULGER managed to annihilate the assailant who killed 2 people a short time ago at Chisinau International Airport. At this moment the danger has been removed. The assailant was injured and is receiving medical care. We confirm 2 victims. Commercial activity and flight regime at this moment continue to be interrupted", Border Police informs.
UPDATE 18:27 Commercial activity and flights have been interrupted, reports the Border Police. The FULGER special purpose police brigade is in full action.
"We are trying to capture the assailant who so far has already claimed 2 victims," Border Police state.
UPDATE 18:21 The Ministry of Interior confirms 2 casualties following the incident at the Airport, in which a foreign citizen who was not allowed to enter the territory of the Republic of Moldova used a firearm. Currently the FULGER special purpose police brigade is intervening at the scene.
"All relevant state authorities are on the scene. We are working to bring the situation back to normality," the Interior Ministry said.
Original news: A short while ago at Chisinau International Airport, there was an incident involving the use of a firearm by a foreign citizen who was not allowed to enter the territory of the Republic of Moldova. The information was confirmed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The source notes that intervention forces are on the scene.
It is not yet known why the man fired the shots and how he arrived at the airport with the gun.
Preliminarily, according to Pulsmedia sources, an IGPF employee has been shot, but no details are known about his state of health.
