Kazan school shooting leaves nine dead

A shooting has taken place at School No. 175 in Kazan. According to the Tatarstan authorities, seven pupils and two school staff were killed and more than 20 people were taken to hospital.

The attacker, a 19-year-old former pupil of the school, was detained at the scene. He was carrying a registered hunting gun. The Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov called it a tragedy for the whole republic and declared 12 May a day of mourning.

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered condolences and instructed the head of the National Guard to prepare proposals to tighten gun ownership rules.