June 30th 2023.
Tragedy has struck Moldova's main international airport, Chisinau International Airport, after a man opened fire leaving two people dead.
The incident is believed to have occurred after a traveller arriving from overseas was denied entry into the country. A police statement posted on Facebook said: "At this moment the danger has been eliminated. The aggressor was wounded and is being treated."
A police source reported that the man had flown in from Turkey and had used a firearm against border guards. According to Moldova's Newsmaker website, the man had reportedly seized a gun from a border police officer and then opened fire after being taken to an area to be barred entry.
Fortunately, police said that flights would resume after a brief delay. Moldova, a former Soviet Union country that is pushing to join the European Union, has a population of 2.6 million and lies between Romania and Ukraine.
The horrific shooting incident is yet another reminder of how important it is to have robust security measures in place at airports. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims.
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