Azerbaijani businessman was shot dead in Penza

The unnamed businessman engaged in tangerine sale. Unidentified persons shot him dead in wholesale object in the market of Penza. Law enforcement bodies report that the late businessman was permanent resident of Penza and he didn’t act illegally.

Deputy prosecutor of Lenin district of Penza Stanislav Smirnov stated that, the businessman was shot on his eye by the pistol marked "Makarov". It was impossible to save his life in the hospital. The investigators found several cartridge-cases on the scene, the perpetrators could escape.

The Prosecutor's Office launched a criminal case on the fact. Measures are taken to identify and reveal the criminals. The investigation group is investigating the versions on national conflict and commercial activity.