A masked attacker riding a moped fired at least seven shots in a shooting on Pirosmani Street in Batumi before fleeing the scene, leaving one person in critical condition. The incident occurred on July 23, triggering an immediate police response and a criminal investigation.
Victim Undergoes Surgery in Critical Condition
The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the abdomen and was rushed to a local hospital for emergency medical intervention. Following lengthy surgery, the patient remains in critical condition on a ventilator in intensive care.
Medical staff continue to monitor the victim's vital signs as law enforcement officers conduct inquiries at the hospital and scene of the crime.
Police Investigation and Search for Suspect
No arrests have been reported as law enforcement agencies carry out search operations for the fleeing suspect. Police have opened a criminal investigation into attempted intentional murder and the illegal acquisition and possession of firearms.
Investigators are examining CCTV footage from nearby establishments and interviewing eyewitnesses on Pirosmani Street to establish the sequence of events and track the perpetrator's escape route.
