Man Kills Woman and Dies by Suicide in Minsk

Reform.news Editorial Team · 9 June 2026, 15:48

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A 28-year-old man killed a woman and then died by suicide in Minsk.

According to information released by the Investigative Committee, a conflict broke out between the man and the 24-year-old woman on the afternoon of June 9. During the argument, the man attacked the woman with scissors and a knife.

She died at the scene. The man subsequently died by suicide.

Police and emergency medical services were called by a neighbour who heard cries for help.

A criminal case has been opened under the article covering murder (Article 139 of the Criminal Code).