A mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman

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by The Associated Press
April 18, 2026
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A gunman killed six people and injured at least 14 in Ukraine's capital. The attack concluded when police shot and killed the assailant. This mass shooting occurred in Kyiv, the capital city. The incident resulted in a total of six fatalities and 14 injuries.

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