Suspects of Moscow terrorist attack charged with terrorism
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Friday's attack on the Crocus City Hall resulted in the death of 137 people and the injury of 85.
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A suspect in the Crocus City Hall shooting on Friday is escorted by police officers in the Basmanny District Court, in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
State news agencies in Russia reported on Sunday that the first two suspects involved in the attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow appeared at Moscow's Basmanny District Court.
Russia's TASS news agency reported that each had been charged with Article 205 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation "Terrorism resulting in the death of a person," as per Moscow's Basmanny District Court.
They were identified as Dalerjon Mirzoev and Saidakrami Rachabalizoda.
Footage circulated on social media showing one of the suspects with an apparent black eye. The other appeared to have bandages on his ear.
Footage of the suspect in the Basmanny courtroom, where the hearing on the case of the terrorist attack in Crocus is taking place. pic.twitter.com/LiZf3eLwGS
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Friday's attack on the Crocus City Hall resulted in the death of 137 people and the injury of 85. On the day of the assault, gunshots were heard all across the concert hall shortly before flames engulfed it.
So far, Russian authorities have arrested 11 individuals in connection to the attack. The gunmen were apprehended while attempting to flee toward the Ukraine border. None of those detained were identified as Russian nationals, yet some were found to have contacts with Ukraine.
Despite the evidence, Kiev denied Russian allegations of Ukraine's involvement.
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