Azeri embassy controls mosque shooting investigation in Russia - official
The Azerbaijani embassy in Russia is heading up the investigation of an incident which occurred at a mosque in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, spokesman for the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Elman Abdullayev said at a press conference on Thursday.
Two unknown individuals entered the mosque in Khasavyurt on August 18 and opened fire. As a result, eight people suffered gunshot wounds and were taken to the hospital. According to some reports, three Azerbaijani citizens were injured and one person was killed.
Abdullayev said that the Russian relevant bodies were also involved in the investigation operations.
"There is certain information, but it is not officially confirmed," he added. "The information about the death of one and wounding of three Azerbaijani citizens has not been officially confirmed yet."
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